Ian Ziskin’s New Book, ‘The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change,’ to be Released on June 1

Ian Ziskin’s new book, The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change, will be released on June 1, 2022. Ian is the lead author, with contributions from other senior business leaders, HR leaders, transformational change experts, authors, coaches, and consultants. The result is an exploration of what it takes to lead, survive, →

EXcelerating HR Conferences Postponed Until Further Notice

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: We have made the very difficult decision to postpone our May 2022 EXcelerating HR Conference until further notice. While we would have strongly preferred to be with you in may 2022, we have concluded that there are too many uncertainties associated with COVID-19 and related client and sponsor business recovery plans that →

PLANET™: 11-Session, Immersive Virtual Program for High Potential, High Performing People Leaders

People Leader Acceleration NETwork (PLANET™) Our next virtual session of PLANET™ kicks off in February 2022, running for 11 sessions through July 2022 Become a true “People Leader” with the will and skill to lead, inspire, and develop others People Leader Acceleration NETwork (PLANET™) is a virtual, high-impact, unplugged immersion →

Registration for Transformania™ 2021 (Virtual) is Now Open

HR Leadership Development from the Convenience of Your Home or Office Next program begins May 2021. Register NOW to empower yourself or your HR team members to become the most impactful and strategic leaders possible. Transformania™ (Virtual) is a time-tested HR leadership development program that takes participants on a transformational journey →

Announcing a New, Immersive Virtual Program for High Potential, High Performing People Leaders: PLANET™

Our next virtual session of PLANET™ kicks off in October 2020, running for 10 sessions through March 2021 People Leader Acceleration NETwork (PLANET™) is a virtual, high-impact, unplugged immersion experience for high performing line, operating, and functional leaders. The PLANET™ program represents the “best of the best” content that Ian →

The Magic of Say and Do

Many people are hurting and scared right now. Let’s admit that not everyone understands everyone else’s point of view. But, it doesn’t matter whether you get it. What matters is that you acknowledge reality, make an effort, and actually say and do something constructive and helpful. Do not explain away →

Stop the COVIDiocy™

COVID-19 is not bigger, braver, tougher, or more resilient than the vast majority of people we all know. Do not let cabin fever, denial, economic hardship, fear, or uncertainty drive us to do dumb stuff. Instead, please focus on the following 10 antidotes to COVIDiocy™.

Transformania™ (Virtual) 2020 – Reimagining HR Leadership Registration is Open

HR Leadership Development from the Convenience of Your Home or Office Transformania™ (Virtual) 2020 is a time-tested HR leadership development program for highly regarded HR leaders with 10 to 20 (or more) years of experience. It represents the most current and compelling version of numerous HR leadership development experiences led over →

The Art of the Pre-Meeting

One of the least understood and most influential tools for building strong relationships with board members is the art of the pre‐meeting. To illustrate, let’s consider an example: The CHRO and the head of executive compensation are responsible for preparing the compensation committee chair and the other committee members for →