3 challenges CEOs must meet going into the new year

3 challenges CEOs must meet going into the new year | practice | Success is a slog -- but how sweet it is Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( December 14, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Way [] [3 challenges CEOs must meet going into the new year]( [3 challenges CEOs must meet going into the new year]( (Shutthiphong Chandaeng/Getty Images) Heading into the uncertain conditions of 2024, CEOs need to clarify their purpose to build trust within their organization, be sure their executive leadership team has the necessary skills to meet whatever comes and create a culture of innovation at every level, write Korn Ferry's Elise Schroeter, Lars Ronn and Lydia Glover. "Transformational companies require enterprise leaders who, through empathy and compassion, can unite the organization behind a common purpose," they write. Full Story: [Chief Executive]( (12/12) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: According to Korn Ferry's research, [the top skills leaders will need in the new year]( include strong communication skills, modeling the behavior they wish to see in their teams and creating a company that top performers want to join. "During a time when attracting top talent is already a challenge, being seen as inauthentic can have irrevocable harm on the company's and the CEO's brand," the researchers write. Harvard Online Leadership Courses Learn More. Earn More. Flexible, 100% online certificate courses that help you develop the leadership and management skills to get things done and bring out the best in your team, whether you're an aspiring, new, or seasoned leader. [View Certificate Courses.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Success is a slog -- but how sweet it is]( [Success is a slog -- but how sweet it is]( Gleason (Archive Photos/Getty Images) Good leaders don't get tripped up by their talent -- they're too busy working hard, writes leadership coach John Baldoni, who shares the tale of actor/comedian Jackie Gleason's success. Getting where you want in life, whether it's success for yourself or others, is easier with talent but still requires that magic mix of hard work and good luck. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (12/13) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Success doesn't come from hard work in short spurts; it requires [the dedication]( of a Jackie Gleason, who never missed a gig, or The Beatles, who got their start playing long gigs -- as many as six days a week, Baldoni notes. You're more likely to encounter luck when working hard than admiring your skill. [] [Read more]( from John Baldoni on SmartBrief on Leadership [Retirement at a Glance]( Stay up to date on capital markets and the retirement industry with our quick insights and information. [Find out more.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Smarter Communication [] [Follow the leader: How to get your team to rise up]( Inspiring others is more complicated than it sounds, but it's a vital skill for a leader -- one best gained through a lead-by-example and buck-stops-here mentality, writes James Nelson, head of Avison Young's tri-state investment sales group in New York City. Putting in the same hours as your colleagues, reaching out to them first and ensuring you're always available can help turn team members into team players, Nelson says. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (12/9) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Acknowledge any mistakes, help others in their quest to the top and [ensure your "we" never turns into "I,"]( Nelson advises. 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