Posts by AscentPoint Leadership

For women in business, advancement is rarely the result of performance alone. It is driven by visibility, advocacy, and access—outcomes accelerated through strong developmental relationships. While many organizations continue to emphasize skills development, the more decisive factor at the mid-career level is the strength and strategic use of one’s network—spanning peers, mentors, and, critically, sponsors.…

Summary Traditional leadership development programs are failing to prepare leaders for today’s volatile business environment. Organizations that want stronger talent retention, employee engagement, and leadership pipeline development must rethink how leadership training prepares leaders to navigate ambiguity and make decisions under pressure. Why Traditional Leadership Development Is Failing Today’s Leaders There was an approach to…

AI can now write strategy briefs, analyze markets, and summarize board reports. Yet the leadership skills organizations need most right now are the ones machines cannot replicate. In an era defined by artificial intelligence, automation, and relentless disruption, it is tempting to assume that technical expertise is the ultimate differentiator for today’s leaders. Yet as…

Across industries, headlines tell a familiar story: layoffs, hiring freezes, and tightened budgets. In periods of economic uncertainty, organizations instinctively shift into protection mode. Expenses are scrutinized. Hiring slows. Leadership development programs are often paused or scaled back. At first glance, this approach appears logical. Reduce cost. Preserve cash. Wait for stability. But history suggests…