Ep. 13 - Crossing the Chasm

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The truth is, companies struggle with executive development. 

At most firms, learning executive skills is still mostly done by observation. It's a lot like watching submarine maneuvers from the surface. You know there’s a lot of action going on, but you can't see any of it. Directors and Junior Executives report to us that vying for an executive role feels like a “medieval apprenticeship.”

This workshop reviews what makes breaking into the executive ranks is so difficult, and ways to start change your prospects, including:

* Why exclusive executive development programs don't prepare you well

* The gaps and issues with internal mentorship

* Common traps new executives fall into that halt their progress

* The leadership skills executives must have, but are rarely taught, including those that companies don't want you to know

* At least 2 tools from our Executive Mastermind that you can begin to implement for yourself  

Many companies invest in leadership and executive development, whether it’s internal time devoted to mentoring or formalized leadership programs.Yet, according to 2017 work by Egon Zehnder:

* Only 13% of executives have confidence in their rising leaders!

* Only 24% of executives think their leadership programs are working

* While commonly, company executives are hired from the outside.

And yet, 72% of managers show potential to grow into C-Suite roles, as determined by 4 key leading indicators: curiosity, insight, engagement, and determination.

What is wrong with this picture?

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