You don’t need to learn TikTok trends or start writing emails like a Gen Zer to lead well. What you do need is curiosity, clarity, and a willingness to meet people where they are. Your best hires, strongest teams, and most resilient culture will likely span generations - and that’s a good thing!

Most of the leaders I work with are incredibly smart and highly experienced. The challenge is that once something becomes second nature to you, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that others are still learning how to think like you do.

Studies show that over 50% of employees leave jobs because of their manager, not their workload or pay. When leadership becomes the problem, turnover skyrockets. Disengagement, loss of institutional knowledge, and burnout create ripple effects that are tough to contain.

If you’re a CHRO, you know the stakes of getting company culture right. It’s not just about attracting talent—it’s about keeping them engaged, inspiring them to innovate, and empowering them to bring their best selves to work every day.

If you struggle to give tough feedback and you’re worried you’re either being too “nice” or too “mean” - this blog post is for you. I even wrote you an exact script to give feedback!

How can new employees feel immediately embraced, cared for, build relationships with ease and learn on the job when most employees are working part or all of the time from home?

I often advise new CEOs to become curious about what others are thinking. This helps team members feel engaged and embraced and it will confirm your ability to lead without arrogance.

Engaging the boss as a trusted partner can often ensure this continued success, as long as there is enough trust between client and boss.