by Ken McGovern | Mar 18, 2020 | Culture, Leadership
With the myriad regulations and laws in place, we shouldn’t still be talking about Gender Equality in the workplace, but we are. Pay equality is vital, and while that’s a big part of the big picture, it’s not the only issue at play. Poor maternity leave policies,...
by Ken McGovern | Jan 17, 2020 | Leadership
If the term “Leadership Courage” is new to you, you aren’t alone. In my eyes, “Leadership Courage” is defined as the art of influencing others while often in the throes of controversy. Courageous leaders don’t look for the easiest path or the simple solutions – they...
by Ken McGovern | Nov 8, 2019 | Executive Search, Succession Planning, Team Development
Identifying the RIGHT prospective employee is a journey that goes beyond simply finding resumes that boast high GPAs from highly ranked schools or impressive professional credentials. In fact, I cringe when I think of all the truly qualified people who are overlooked...
by Ken McGovern | Sep 9, 2019 | Leadership Development, Team Development
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford Ford Motor Company is the second-largest automaker in the U.S and is one of the biggest family businesses in the U.S. It all began with the strong...
by Ken McGovern | Jul 23, 2019 | Executive Search, Leadership
I’d like to think I’m a moderate risk taker – I’m one for taking some good calculated chances here and there. I’m NOT one for even thinking of attempting a free solo climb of El Capitan like Alex Honnold (check out this documentary if you want to bite all your nails...