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Vertical Leadership

Vertical Leadership Development: Growing Leaders who Can Match Today’s Complexity

By Megan McGlothin | August 29, 2025

In a world that is volatile and fast-changing, just adding more skills isn’t enough. Leaders need to expand how they think—evolving their capacity to see patterns, hold multiple perspectives and act with discernment in ambiguity. That is the promise of vertical leadership development: it grows a leader’s underlying capacity, not just their toolkit. Vertical vs. […]

How to be an adaptive listener in leadership

Is Anybody Listening? Learn how to Adapt to Listener Preferences

By Kittie Watson | August 13, 2025

“True communication begins with understanding life from another person’s perspective.” – Stephen Covey In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders must listen with agility—adjusting their approach based on the speaker’s preferences, the urgency of discussions and the complexity of topics. Mastering adaptive listening enables leaders to build stronger relationships, foster innovation and enhance decision-making. A valuable […]

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Beyond First Impressions: Mastering the Art of Effective Onboarding

By Megan McGlothin | July 22, 2025

In the fast-paced world of leadership and organizational growth, onboarding isn’t simply a checklist—it’s a strategic opportunity to shape culture, drive engagement and accelerate impact. Yet, many companies still struggle to translate onboarding intentions into reality, leaving new hires disoriented and undervalued. Common Onboarding Pitfalls Despite the best intentions, onboarding can easily fall short. Here […]

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Why Mentorship Matters Now More Than Ever

By Kittie Watson | July 11, 2025

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” – Steven Spielberg All generations gain from giving and receiving guidance from others, especially during periods of uncertainty. Whether facing economic shifts, industry disruptions or workplace transitions, mentorship provides a stabilizing force, clarity, […]

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Navigating Change with Confidence: Lessons from Innolect Inc.

By Megan McGlothin | June 25, 2025

In a world where uncertainty is the only constant, effective change management has become mission-critical for both corporate leaders and government agencies alike. Whether it’s implementing new systems, restructuring teams or adapting to global shifts, the ability to lead through change is a defining mark of resilient organizations. At Innolect Inc., we’ve spent decades partnering […]

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Mindfulness: How Lapses in Attention Result in Disengagement and Death

By Becky Ripley | June 16, 2025

“Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn, from Wherever You Go, There You Are The connection between lack of mindfulness on the road and in the office lies in the shared consequences of inattention—whether it’s physical harm on the road or emotional and organizational harm in the workplace. Both […]

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