Times are changing — at least that’s what they say. This rings true for Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania now ranks 11th in the country for business climate, and it’s the only state in the Northeast with an economy that’s actually growing. Pittsburgh is responsible for a lot of that growth. After all, it’s a city that rebuilt […]
Has your organization ever experienced a leadership gap? Maybe it was a promising VP who plateaued before a big opportunity. Or a newly promoted executive who couldn’t build trust with their team. Or a senior leader whose communication style drove away prospective talent. The effects of these gaps impact many levels of the organization, often […]
It’s 2026. We’re all asking ChatGPT to help us write our grocery list. Copilot? Rewrite our email to “sound better.” Claude? Draft a business plan. Gemini? Answer every formerly Google-able question we think of. AI and its presence are at the forefront of nearly every decision many make every day, and this doesn’t magically exclude […]
Entering 2026, millions of American workers are coping with layoff anxiety—the complicated feelings of emotional strain, financial worry, and overall career uncertainty that go along with the fear of losing their job. Today, this is no longer a hypothetical fear or an unlikely scenario. It’s a very real concern given the economic conditions that have […]
When you walk into a room of leaders, you’re among years of experience, successes, failures, promotions, and more. But you should wonder: what makes the difference between a good leader and a bad one? In the modern workplace, this distinction is more important than ever. Leadership Development is so much more than just a box […]
The end of summer is officially here. Vacations and summer Fridays are winding down, kids are heading back to school, and the weather is beginning to flip-flop between summer and fall. With all these shifts happening at once, it’s not surprising that both teams and leaders are feeling stuck in a familiar end-of-summer funk. Summer […]
Organizational culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s also not whatever manicured values you call out in your employee handbook or display on your office walls. It’s shaped, guided, and reinforced by leadership, day after day, decision after decision, and email after email. Research shows that 52% of professionals consider leadership development as the biggest factor […]
Hiring great talent has never been more complicated, and the dam of the job market is starting to leak. Job postings are down, and internship opportunities are hitting their lowest levels since the pandemic. Employers are slashing hiring efforts, layoffs impact nearly every industry, and new grads are facing rising unemployment, despite a shiny new […]
What once defined a “strong leader” is no longer what organizations need — or want — to succeed. Modern, effective leadership doesn’t look like aggression, loud speaking, or workaholism. It looks like transparency, emotional intelligence, and support at all levels. Embracing a human-centric approach is crucial in today’s AI-driven world. While organizations may not have a […]
Employers are moving away from placing primary emphasis on education, certifications, and job titles. In contrast, skills-based hiring evaluates candidates based on their specific competencies. This approach looks beyond degrees, emphasizing the practical skills a candidate brings to the role—like having Adobe Creative Suite expertise without a graphic design degree. We are seeing a shift […]
