Self-Awareness is Key for Becoming an Exceptional Leader
A CEO who was new to the role spent much of his time editing and signing off on his staff’s memos, emails and other communications. Within months, his team began turning over.
A first-time CFO continued to perform the tasks of...
The Ink-Run Moment: A Lesson in Early Adoption
Many years ago, when I was selling contract IT solutions, I experienced a literal watershed moment—one that forced me into the technological future a bit ahead of the times and taught me firsthand the benefits of early adoption.
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Why My Dog’s Surgery Reminded Me That Sometimes Linear Thinking May Not Be The Best Route
Last year, our four year old Labrador, Sangio, started limping after our walks and exercise sessions. When her lameness persisted, we took her to the vet and discovered she had a torn CCL (the canine equivalent of an ACL) and...
Navigating the Impact of Tariffs: Insights from Bob Baker
As the 2024 election campaign turned the corner into the final stretch, President Donald Trump began advancing his tariff strategy as part of his broader "America First" agenda. Now, with his second term underway, the prospect of...
A Message of Thanksgiving and Gratitude
As we step into November, a month filled with traditional holidays in the US and around the world, I feel a strong urge to share my deep gratitude for the people in my life—whether family, friends, or colleagues. I remember a...
A smart blend of AI and human expertise
Glen Johnson says that although AI will transform industries, human knowhow will remain paramount in many roles—including executive search.
Yes…another AI article, but it’s my first one and I’ve been pondering this for a while.
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Retired but not tired
Glen Johnson talks to two corporate executives energized by an exciting new chapter in their careers that allows them to make a big difference—interim executive management.
I was on a Zoom call a few years ago when one of the...
A perennial celebration: how Odgers supports neurodiversity
Three of our employees reveal how neurodiversity affects their lives and why it matters so much that Odgers’ supportive and inclusive culture encourages them to be their true selves.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week was created to...
From sci-fi into reality: how fiction anticipated today’s world
Amid the clamor around AI “taking over”, Glen Johnson, Partner in the Odgers Interim Atlanta office looks at how sci-fi envisioned some exciting technological developments.
Back in 1872, English writer Samuel Butler published...
ESG grounded in reality: greater scrutiny calls for robust risk assessment
Paul Wenman, owner of InvestAssure and an expert in sustainability, talks to Odgers Interim about the growing risks around making ESG claims that fail to match operational realities.
Last year was a tumultuous one for investors...
Emotional Intelligence: a step by step guide
Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI) or was popularised in 1995 by Daniel Goldman. It refers to the ability to recognize and understand emotions, both in yourself and in others. Being emotionally intelligent...
What is Active Listening and why is it important in the workplace?
Active listening requires full concentration on what is being spoken about, as opposed to passively “hearing” the conversation. It is a skill that can be developed with practice and requires the listener to actively engage in...
Business development: How Interim talent can take startups to the next level
Interim business development talent can be the answer growth-hungry startups are looking for, says Head of our Consumer, Retail, Healthcare and Professional Services Interim Practices in the US, Lori Rubin.
Think of a match made...
Are you confident in your leadership team?
Glen Johnson, Partner at Odgers Interim, says that if you don’t have confidence in your leadership team, you are far from alone. In fact, as our Leadership Confidence Index 2022 finds, you are in the majority.
In late 2021, over...
Turning uncertainty into opportunity: How Interim Management can be used to navigate the challenges of M&A
Bambos Eracleous, Partner and Head of our Media & Entertainment Practice, explores the changes, challenges, and opportunities arising from M&A in the sector and how interim management can add value on both a business and individual level.
How to market yourself as an Interim
In our latest article in the ‘Top Tips’ series, Zoe Spalding, Resourcer at Odgers Interim, shares best practice tips from our network of interims on how to successfully market yourself as an interim.
Top 5 Tips on how to set up a successful Interim Career
In this article, Zoe Spalding, Resourcer at Odgers Interim, shares her top 5 tips on how to set up or start a successful career as an interim manager or executive.
Meet the Team - Glen Johnson
We caught up with Glen Johnson, Partner at Odgers Interim US, to speak about his first year with the business, to find out what motivates him, and to get the insight scoop on his versatile career spanning both industry and recruitment.