Leadership Development

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

Stepping into a leadership role today isn’t just a step up—it’s a shift into constant visibility, where expectations arrive immediately and the margin for error narrows. As organizations flatten structures and demand faster decisions, newly promoted leaders are expected to deliver impact from the outset, often without the space to fully adjust. According to…

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

What newly promoted leaders should do first: seek feedback, lean on mentorship, and decide with intention through a steep learning curve.

Global Perspectives and Shared Experience: Harshil Mendpara Reflects on the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026 in Mexico City

In an era where global collaboration defines competitive advantage, international sales gatherings have become more than networking events—they’re crucibles for shared knowledge, cross-cultural insight, and accelerated professional growth. Bringing together voices from across con

A First Global Sales Meeting Experience: Divyesh Maru on Leadership, Learning, and Collaboration at IPS 2026

Global sales meetings are often framed as strategic checkpoints, but their real value lies in the human connections and shared understanding they foster across regions. In an increasingly complex business landscape, aligning finance, operations, and sales through firsthand experi

Tonja Ashley Reflects on Collaboration, Growth, and Standout Leadership at the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

Global sales meetings are often measured by numbers—targets hit, pipelines filled, strategies refined—but their real value lies in the human connections and shared perspective they create across an organization. When teams from different functions come together, especially custom

Building Global Synergy: Jayesh Dave on Learning, Collaboration, and Strategic Clarity at IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

Global organizations are increasingly discovering that alignment across regions is no longer a luxury—it is a competitive necessity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. Events like international sales meetings have evolved beyond routine gatherings into strategic forums where

Success Stories and Strategy Sharing: Ankiit Parikh on the Power of Global Sales Meetings

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the ability for organizations to align across regions has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Events like global sales meetings serve as critical convergence points where diverse perspectives, market insights, and suc

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Career advice in finance and accounting often centers around promotions, titles, and compensation. But in an era where professionals frequently change jobs every few years—the average American worker now stays in a role for less than four years—industries are facing growing talent shortages and reevaluating what long-term career success looks like. The question many…

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Vaquero Midstream EVP and CAO Sandra Fendley on why great work, mentorship, and curiosity build a more rewarding career than chasing titles.

Spiral Growth: The Career Strategy That Builds Real Leaders

How "spiral growth" pairs mastery of your core role with cross-functional stretch work to build promotion-ready leaders.

Christie Linebarger’s Journey to Leadership: Grit, Growth & Leading with Heart

Leadership conversations are shifting as companies navigate rapid change, tighter labor markets, and evolving employee expectations. Teams want leaders who show up with humility, clarity, and a genuine investment in people—traits that can’t be faked and can’t be automated. And with studies consistently linking team engagement to the quality of direct leadership, understanding how effective…

Courage, Clarity, and the Power of the Pivot: How Risk, Mentorship, and Self-Advocacy Drive Real Career Growth

With global systems shifting and the need for adaptable leadership rising, more professionals are reevaluating their career paths nowadays. According to the World Economic Forum, 50 percent of all employees will need reskilling by 2025—a pressing reality in fields like international development and finance, where change is constant. For leaders navigating complex global issues,…

The Next Era of Workplace Safety Demands Stronger Leadership & Higher Safety Standards

Workplace safety is no longer just about meeting regulatory requirements—it’s about fostering a proactive culture of risk management and innovation. With ongoing discussions around the future of OSHA and the rise of AI-driven safety solutions, industries are reevaluating their approach to keeping workers safe. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), workplace fatalities have…