Leadership

To onboard for genuine, long-term results: Deemphasize the process and paperwork that is the normal (less-than-warm) welcome to a new job. Focus on connections, contribution and career development.

While investment in rapid-growth markets will continue to be vital for global insurance firms, outsized returns will not come easily. Strategies must be tailored to particular economies and their cultures.

To reduce your risk, you must begin with an assessment of all of your hiring practices.

The inside-out approach to reputation risk management requires an understanding of the nature of organizational culture.

The ambition and even impatience of young workers can be a vital competitive advantage to organizations who know how to harness it.

How does vulnerability impact your ability to lead? Are you often tempted to hide your weaknesses and present a facade so you don't "lose face" in the eyes of those you'd hope to influence? Take a tip from the Starship Enterprise on how you can lead better with your shields down.

If we as an industry can attract the right senior-level talent, can effectively communicate the professional and personal benefits we can offer to young people, and can articulate the creative contributions they offer us, then we will be on the right track.

The thrill of entrepreneurship is found in this: no matter how high the next hill is to climb, if you believe, work hard and get the right support, you can make it to the top.|