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Vulnerability, the secret weapon to improve productivity and engagement
Several years ago, I wrote an article about how practicing vulnerability can engage your employees on a much higher level. Yet few leaders, especially business owners, are able to be vulnerable because of fear and ego. All too often vulnerability is considered a...![A Story of Two Companies – Succession Planning can Make the Difference](https://executive-velocity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Miller-2020.12.08_Blog-A-Story-of-Two-Companies_graphic.png)
A Story of Two Companies – Succession Planning can Make the Difference
Over the years that I have advised and coached business owners, and there are two companies that highlight the importance of succession planning. The contrasts were stark and breathtaking: one had a plan and the other talked of having a plan. Back in 2012, when I was...![The One Thing You Need to Understand Before Promoting an Employee](https://executive-velocity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/blog-post-pic.png)
The One Thing You Need to Understand Before Promoting an Employee
Did you know that only 16% of high performers have high potential attributes? High performance does not equal high potential. Yet, so many employees are elevated to higher positions of responsibility solely on performance. The practice of high potential identification...![Assessing Potential Leaders](https://executive-velocity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MILLER.Blog_.2020.10.13-IMAGE.png)
Assessing Potential Leaders
I am currently writing a book on succession planning, and in it I explore the difference between employee performance and potential. Many leaders make promotion decisions by reviewing an employee’s past performance, yet they neglect or minimize the importance of...![Emotionally Intelligent Emails](https://executive-velocity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Miller.Blog-Post-2020.09.22-Image.jpg)