Nick Chia

Exploring non-obvious answers to leadership challenges

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#CompanyCulture can be a sensitive topic in family-owned businesses. My @RRAonLeadership colleague Carl Azar explains why and shares a solution for measuring culture. #FamilyBusiness https://t.co/zew6wwwPQ9

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No, #BoardOfDirectors don't need a #sustainability expert--they need directors with a sustainable mindset, writes @SussexRabbit of @RRAonLeadership in her article for @DirectorsBoards. #SustainableLeadership https://t.co/dCbOIO8U06

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Exposure to different viewpoints allows us to learn from and empathize with others. That’s why #DEI is so important. Read more from my @RRAonLeadership colleague Art Hopkins on how #technology can help. https://t.co/rAbe1HSO0T

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What exactly is a senior independent director and what are the key criteria when looking to hire one? @RRAonLeadership outlined everything you need to know about the SID role. #BoardsOfDirectors #governance https://t.co/HtqQyCr8QT

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85% of the companies in the #AsiaPacific region are #FamilyOwnedBusinesses. @RRAonLeadership identified 4 major trends affecting #AsianFamilyBusiness. Find out what they are here: #leadership #FutureOfWork https://t.co/0QVekSHfm4

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In 2019, employers were just starting to understand #MentalHealth challenges, stigma, and the emerging link to #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion in the workplace. @HarvardBiz examines the progress made in the past two years. #FutureOfWork https://t.co/GhgSncI5zb

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Only 9% of #PrivateEquity executives surveyed by @RRAonLeadership report that #SustainableLeadership experience is considered a core #talent criterion during #ExecutiveSearch. Learn more: https://t.co/cUbNkgCsAr

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@guzmand Sad but true, Danielle, that greenwashing seems to be too prevalent

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A8 – There are many followers but not enough leaders who can direct our energy in the right way. And the polarization of opinions on many topics can lead to an us vs them mindset that limits progress on topics like #sustainability that require everyone’s contribution. #RRAchat

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Q8: What is the greatest challenge you see over the next 5 years for driving greater #leadership in #sustainability in business? #RRAChat #FutureOfWork

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@Patricia_Energy Unfortunately too often leaders think they know best, to the detriment of an inclusive conversation

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A7 – An open and inclusive culture encourages healthy debate on the issues of the day, whether #sustainability or the #futureofwork. People vote with their feet and will leave those organizations that stifle communication. #RRAChat

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A6 – The problems we have created will take time, effort and creativity to fix. We need leaders who see themselves as catalysts, who pass the baton to the next generation of leaders to maintain the momentum. #RRAchat

[Russell Reynolds Associates @RRAonLeadership]

Q6: How important is the next generation of leaders for driving #sustainability initiatives and outcomes in their organizations? #RRAChat #leadership #FutureOfWork

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@Patricia_Energy That is an issue, Patricia. Some see #sustainability as a cost to be managed or a box to be ticked, a fad of the month. #RRAchat

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Agree @TamaraMcCleary. Many I speak to believe there is a Say/Do gap. The #disconnect is in degree of effort behind such initiatives, not around whether people believe it is important. The sense of urgency seems much higher amongst people below company leadership roles. #RRAChat

[Tamara McCleary @TamaraMcCleary]

A5. There is often a disconnect when leaders direct the company to make #ESG, #diversity and #sustainability changes, yet fail to instill a true passion for the changes and don't follow up on progress made. Box checking exercises rarely move people to change. #RRAChat

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A4 – People watch what you do, not what you say. Leaders demonstrating behavior consistently and regularly sends the right signals. Reward and recognize small successes. Give champions a platform. #WalkTheTalk #rrachat

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Completely agree @AllyBunin that we need leadership, which is decision making in times of uncertainty and lack of concrete data, and evidence in our own organizations of progress #RRAchat

[Ally Bunin @AllyBunin]

Leaders must show commitment to advancing tangible change inside their companies. That means changing employee behaviors, #DEI programs, business travel, #culture. It’s HARD and often with slow data to show ROI. #leadership #ESG #RRAchat

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@MarciaFRobinson Agreed, @MarciaFRobinson; people are watching what you do, not just what you say #RRAchat

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@sciz Thanks @sciz...this really does take a village... #RRAChat

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@RRAonLeadership A3 - Build #coalitions to multiply personal conviction. Engage with people within and outside the organization to leverage capability and credibility. Keep energy high to maintain momentum through obstacles and doubt. #RRAchat

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A2a – All change is difficult and each person’s definition of #sustainability is slightly different so leaders need to help everyone get a common understanding first, then align them on how to address the issue. #rrachat