Most businesses see the effect of misaligned leadership practices (high turnover of high-potential staff, frustrated teams feeling as though they lack direction, and management spending lots of time to overachieve on effort and underachieve on results) but don’t always know what is causing those effects, or whether or not those difficulties are solvable.
They are.
Leadership difficulties in most businesses stem from the same root cause: a very skilled technical manager has been moved into a leadership position, without understanding how to leverage time, people, social intelligence, and business acumen to deliver results that push all required parts of the job forward. This person is talented; simply, often, not trained in all aspects. It’s a lot. And very few people do it all naturally.
The net effect of this is twofold: the leader, themselves, struggles with self-worth, anxiety, and overwhelm. They end up micromanaging. And, the teams they lead have high turnover (particularly of frustrated high-performing talent,) which has multiple costs on the business—not only replacement and training, but perhaps most importantly in culture: Faith in leadership erodes. Ten year goals seem like fantasies.
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Recent reports show that 55% of companies are experiencing higher turnover in 2022 than pre-pandemic.
Among the top ten reasons they leave are reported to be: lack of decision making power, feeling undervalued, too little coaching and feedback, lack of people skills in management, and loss of faith and confidence in corporate leaders.
It will cost US industries, in 2022 alone, over $630 billion dollars.
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Recent reports show that 55% of companies are experiencing higher turnover in 2022 than pre-pandemic.
Among the top ten reasons they leave are reported to be: lack of decision making power, feeling undervalued, too little coaching and feedback, lack of people skills in management, and loss of faith and confidence in corporate leaders.
It will cost US industries, in 2022 alone, over $630 billion dollars.
The four pillars of CARE to Lead® are designed to give leaders the concrete and immediately applicable skills they need to tackle these challenges. Our philosophy is that all leaders inherently possess the knowledge to solve important personal and business challenges, but often lack the skills and processes to do it repeatedly. The implementation of specific, skills-based protocols, in addition to deep internal reflection, bring exponential growth and problem solving within reach.
THE CARE PILLARS
CLARITY
within an organization is multidimensional. For all stakeholders there are external clarity drivers like process, communication, SOPs; and also, internal clarity drivers like core values, emotional intelligence, and purpose. Leaders who CARE can simultaneously navigate both, and drive real results.
AUTHENTICITY
is the bridge between seemingly abstract concepts like self-awareness and integrity and concrete skills like meticulous time management and psychological safety. Without control of the internal clarity drivers, leaders often do not feel skilled, or, socially comfortable enough, to authentically share ideas. As a result silos form, deadlines are missed, top performers leave, and budgets are blown. Leaders who CARE model authenticity, which saves time, improves clarity, and ultimately impacts the bottom line.
RESPONSIBILITY
for leaders is largely divided into two streams: responsibility for commitments and outcomes (not simply expectations) from staff; and, the personal responsibility to manage corporate politics, emotional triggers, and difficult conversations without victimization (which concedes power.) Controlling both streams empowers leaders who CARE to keep the organization on track even in difficult circumstances.
ENGAGEMENT
There is a direct line between an employees’ engagement and their dedication, productivity, and willingness to stay long term. Engaged employees feel safe, seen, heard, valued, and accepted (which creates an environment of psychological safety,) following which results inevitably follow. Leaders who CARE create dedicated employees, build an engaged workforce, resulting in high retention and superior performance.
Our experience in coaching leaders at the highest levels has shown us that by weaving these four pillars throughout CARE to Lead®, participants are equipped both emotionally and concretely to face today’s challenges head on.
CARE to Lead® is a powerful journey that will change the way you interact with your teams. It will change the way you believe in yourself and your skills. It will provide you with the courage to make bold moves, the skill-set to succeed, and the confidence necessary to reach your highest potential.
For Organizations
Build your own cohorts, including cross-functional teams. Eliminate silos within your organization by building close bonds between the teams throughout the entire journey. Develop leadership skills and deeply understand the struggles and challenges of the other teams. Uncover the hidden, unspoken, and unrealized.
For High Achieving Leaders
Ideal for High Achieving Leaders headed for the C-suite and high potential individuals who are ready to enhance their career and leadership skills.
Click here to learn about our CARE to Lead cohorts.
Meet The Team
Cynthia Corsetti
In over 20 years of implementing my own unique corporate success strategies, I’ve helped hundreds of high achievers to navigate corporate politics, build influence in their organizations, and leverage their positions for growth across the playing field.
The true value of what I do lies in relationships, so here’s a little bit about me: I’m an “off the charts” ENFP. For those unfamiliar with the infamous Myers-Briggs instrument, this means I get my energy from other people. And I have a gut instinct that never misses.
You might consider me a bit of an activist. Even in business, all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. I champion social justice and will go to the mat in its defense. If you’re wondering why you should put your faith in me, good. You should! After all, I’m asking for your unwavering trust. Here’s a mini-resume.
- Corporate Leadership Roles for Over 20 Years
- Coaching Executives for the Past 11 Years
- Over 3500 Hours of Executive Coaching
- Unique & Effective Approach Proven to Get Clients Results
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Senior Professional in Human Resources, SHRM-SCP
- Certified Myers Briggs Facilitator
- Certified NLP Master Practitioner
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
- Certified Executive Coach
Jacqueline Fix
Jacqueline is an educator of over 17 years. She has worked as a leadership coach and consultant, a graduate professor, a school leader, and has supported the oversight of thirteen schools with the assistant superintendent in San Francisco Unified School District.
Jacqueline is passionate about adult learning and creating spaces where leaders uncover their potential through collaboration, reflection and deep listening.
Jacqueline brings particular focus and attention to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) through her coaching and facilitation and has been trained by the National Equity Project. She holds a BA from the University of Pittsburgh in Writing and Communication, a graduate degree from the University of San Francisco in International and Multicultural Education and has several certificates in teaching and school administration.
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