Suzanne Elshult, http://hrnow.net Executive Yak, sponsors live round tables for senior marketing and human resources executives in the Seattle area and offers executive / professional coaching and virtual learning opportunities for leaders, business owners, consultants and coaches committed to growth and high performance. In my years as an HR executive (before I started my own […]

Suzanne Elshult, http://hrnow.net Executive Yak, sponsors live round tables for senior marketing and human resources executives in the Seattle area and offers executive / professional coaching and virtual learning opportunities for leaders, business owners, consultants and coaches committed to growth and high performance. The last several years I have picked a “personal annual focus” as […]

Some time ago I met with a group of executives to discuss their personal leadership journeys. In the course of “yakking”, a list of behaviors and traits emerged that they felt effective leaders today exhibit. They: Mentor, coach and grow others Care about people Know the right questions to ask Are credible Have courageous conversations […]