In a world defined by disruption and VUCA, trust is the essential currency for effective leadership and success. Building and sustaining trust not only improves productivity, engagement, and loyalty but also acts as a powerful business multiplier.

Your organization's culture and values are in your hands. By influencing the hiring process, you can shape the direction of your company. We sat down with Brian Alvo and Chris Leithe to discuss the importance of hiring and interviewing skills.

How do emerging leaders build confidence? How do you cultivate confidence at the beginning of your professional journey?

What would a year-end review for yourself look like? After all, this time of year has a ‘wind-down’ mentality. We spend time reflecting to learn and internalize what we have gone through.

Is it possible to raise money and build a culture and company that you really want?

Our greatest strengths are also limitations. This is not a cliché — it’s real. And it’s what we mean when we talk about ‘aptitude.’

We had just started the first module of our spring 2018 cohort for the Foundation for Effective Leadership.

I’m too busy.  I don’t have enough time.  I feel like I’m always behind.  I’m stretched too thin.  

Translation:  I need help prioritizing more effectively.

It’s easy for us to classify our decisions as being “right or “wrong.”  

It’s how we were taught. It’s how we live in a civilized world.  It’s the right thing to do or I don’t want to make the wrong decision.

During a conversation with an executive coach, something really hit home: “It’s one thing to have the experience to coach, but having the skill set is entirely different.”