Talk to Us: Creating a Culture of Conversation at Work Emily Troiano, SHRM-SCP, is vice president, Knowledge & Solution Design, Catalyst. Alix Pollack is vice president and head of Solution Development, Catalyst. ------------- As people’s beliefs and values grow more divergent, leadership requires more courage than ever to engage in...
Channeling tragedy into a new sense of purpose by Tamara E. Holmes For Kathryn Cross, the year 2021 was transformative, to say the least. Her 19-year-old brother, Andrew, passed away in February of that year, following a battle with cerebral palsy. She would sometimes wonder whether he could...
Seven Ways to Increase Your Team’s Commitment to Company Goals Team members who show up to work fully engaged are more motivated and productive By Carolyn M. Brown Setting clear company goals is crucial for business success. Goals provide direction, focus, and motivation for the entire organization. Goals also...
Fostering Inclusivity and Innovation Kateau James harnessed her fascination with technology—and staunch determination—to rocket to the pinnacle of her profession as Global Chief Information Officer at McKinsey & Company. By Carlett Spike Kateau James was a curious kid. At 14, that curiosity led her to take her first...
Tough Love Milliman’s SVP Dr. Christal Morris advocates for tough self-talk to power a career By Janet Heit Dr. Christal Morris, Milliman’s SVP and global head of diversity, equity, and inclusion, has sought out leadership positions since her earliest days. She attributes this inclination to her beloved late mother,...
City of Hope’s EVP Debra Fields on trusting your instincts, EQ, and the importance of culture By Janet Heit Debra Fields attributes her family’s frequent moves during her childhood to helping her become resilient and adaptable. But it was her father—a rabbi she describes as brilliant, compassionate, and people-focused...