Change is the new norm in business these days, requiring CEOs and their executive teams to pivot and move more quickly than ever. While some companies are blessed with high-performing C-teams that can swiftly define a strategy to address the shifting market and environment, the best companies recognize that unless they are also able to mobilize their next level leaders, there are significant risks to their strategies and even more important, to the execution of those strategies.
I've had the honor of working with the senior executive teams from companies of all sizes across many different industries—from retail to biotech to technology. And while I have seen varying levels of success, those companies who manage to engage and inspire their next level leaders share several common traits. To ensure that you leverage your next level leaders to become passionate drivers of change in your organization, consider these best practices:
Bring your next level leaders into the fold
