More from John F. Ring “Sometimes the easy route for any union leader is to be a mouthpiece for the loudest voices. To be successful, you have to be a leader who can say, 'That sounds good, but that’s not going to work,' and be able to explain why.” bit.ly/462Olat

“Will today’s union resurgence end labor’s decades-long decline and lead to a meaningful increase in unions’ membership and power? The jury is out. But... corporate leaders need to better understand the reasons behind this resurgence.” - Steven Greenhouse bit.ly/4cTzNfD

"We have seen some of the most recognizable brands in the world providing market-leading pay and benefits, and yet they face employee unrest." - Ernest Marshall, EVP & CHRO at Eaton bit.ly/3LJy6FO

"The negotiation is rarely about wages. The pressure points are often around medical benefits, because that’s a rising and unpredictable cost." Martin Kuehne joined Dawn Zier to discuss how directors respond to new trends in the U.S. labor landscape. bit.ly/4d371JD

“…if you look at some recent labor agreements, the question is whether they will be sustainable over time." Bob Fornaro joined Dawn Zier to discuss how directors respond to new trends in the U.S. labor landscape. bit.ly/4d371JD

"In the case of company-owned manufacturing plants, one of the most valuable things a board can do is to visit the operations." Nat Ricciardi joined Dawn Zier to discuss how directors respond to new trends in the U.S. labor landscape. bit.ly/4d371JD

"By viewing AI as a tool rather than a crutch, employees can maintain control over the technology and actively engage in complex problem-solving tasks." neal sample, Angie Emrey, and Brad Winn discuss the effects of AI agents on critical thinking skills. bit.ly/3M8php2

"Get rid of the layers of shoe polish that we’re told we need in the corporate world in the name of things like executive presence. Just be yourself, because that’s what’s made you successful.” - Fiona Cicconi, Chief People Officer at Google bit.ly/3WKUFPE

“…my agenda is not hidden. I think more people should play music at work. Develop a playlist for team dinners. People will share stories about a song and let their guard down to sing along." - Rhonda Morris, Vice President and CHRO Chevron bit.ly/470NjME

I’m pleased to announce the publication of the Fall 2024 edition of People + Strategy, Breaking Free, which explores the following question: Which assumptions no longer serve us? bit.ly/3Z0axQn

“We need to get back to that tried and true and intuitive approach to sharing leadership advice, and we need to let go of theoretical, cookie-cutter, and pseudo-scientific models.” Adam Bryant shares his vision for the future of the leadership field. bit.ly/3UL7CIQ

"...you have to be clear about what you are not going to do and the shiny new objects you are not going to chase.” -Kevin Cox, CHRO for 25 years at the Pepsi Bottling Group, American Express, and General Electric bit.ly/4fRY8nX

"We need a rebalancing—letting go of or decelerating some outdated approaches while accelerating others, plus making a fundamental mindset shift." - Susan Podlogar, CHRO of MetLife from 2017 to 2024 bit.ly/4fRY8nX

"Given the faster pace of business, organizations cannot afford the implicit tax they pay in carrying low performers." -Katie Burke, Former Chief People Officer of HubSpot bit.ly/4fRY8nX

"That’s another mantra of mine—however surprising you think things are, they can always be more surprising." -Ed Fishwick, Chief Risk Officer of BlackRock bit.ly/3D2prNJ

"If it’s clear that alignment can’t be reached during the lead-up discussions, most often the topic will get tabled before a vote takes place." Betsy Atkins joined Dawn Zier to discuss rethinking conventional wisdom around the role of directors. bit.ly/41tgY06

"...if an activist brings up a topic that the board hasn’t already considered, you likely have the wrong group of people sitting around the table." 🍌Anna Cheng Catalano 🍌 joined Dawn Zier to discuss rethinking conventional wisdom around the role of directors. bit.ly/41tgY06

"The checkbox board evaluation process is something we need to leave behind. Good boards today are taking their evaluation process very seriously." Dave Goebel joined Dawn Zier to discuss rethinking conventional wisdom around the role of directors. bit.ly/41tgY06

"If you want to be a learner, you have to be able to lean into discomfort and be out on that hairy edge of taking risks.” -Stephanie Fehr, Chief People Officer at UnitedHealthcare bit.ly/4fkhWQd

"Baseball made me a better employee and leader. The game represents attributes that make people strong and successful— discipline, resilience, preparation, patience, attention to details, and honoring traditions." -Rhonda Morris, VP and CHRO Chevron bit.ly/3UMBlRX