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Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders: What Works for Millennials and Gen Z

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG “I don’t want a boss—I want a coach.” That statement, shared by a high potential junior leader in her late 20s during a leadership development session, stopped the room. Her colleagues, Millennials and Gen Zers, nodded in agreement. It wasn’t a rebellion against hierarchy or authority, but it […]

March 26, 2025 View Article

Leading Through Resistance: Five Strategies to Navigate Change

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG Wow. 2025 is bringing a huge amount of change! Major policy shifts at the national level, economic uncertainly, organizational structure changes… the list goes on! While change is inevitable in any organization and a natural part of life, how we acknowledge and address change in our organizations can […]

February 26, 2025 View Article

Thriving in the Unknown: Mastering the Art of Uncertainty

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG I love the Indiana Jones series! Those movies are part of a small list of productions that I turn on anytime I see one being aired (Harry Potter is another). Remember that scene in The Last Crusade when Indiana Jones was at the last obstacle before discovering the […]

January 22, 2025 View Article

The Winner of the MVP for 2025 is… the CHRO!

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG As I write this, I’m reflecting on the selection of Colorado University’s Travis Hunter as the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, the most coveted individual award in college football. It got me thinking about who is going to be the MVP in our organizations for this upcoming year. Considering […]

December 16, 2024 View Article

Top 10 Artificial Intelligence Use Cases for Busy Executives

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG As experts in leadership development with strong interest in the intersection of neuroscience and technology, we’re excited about the transformative opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are creating for today’s executives. While the future of AI is exciting, there are many immediate and tangible benefits to be gained from […]

November 20, 2024 View Article

From Conflict to Connection: How Leaders Can Foster Civil Discourse at Work

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG McKayla was a leader at a large company who was widely respected for her technical expertise and decision-making skills. A high performer with high potential, she quickly rose to the executive ranks. However, she had a flaw that nearly sank her career. When it came to handling team […]

October 22, 2024 View Article

The First-Line Manager: More Than Just a Supervisor

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG Do you remember the first boss you ever had? You might have had a shift supervisor at a local fast-food joint or movie theater, construction superintendent, or manufacturing line manager. My first boss was the production manager of a local concert venue. I have good memories of him […]

September 24, 2024 View Article

Leading Through the Tough Times: Change Fatigue

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG Change is upon us! The third quarter of the year is usually when life really gets hectic. Work projects are in full swing, new processes and tools are being rolled out, organizational changes are happening all at the same time, kids are going back to school, after-school sports […]

August 22, 2024 View Article

Thriving Through Change: The Story of Quanah Parker in “Empire of the Summer Moon” by S. C. Gwynne

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG I recently read Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne, and I was enthralled by an amazing story of resilience, ingenuity, and leading through unimaginable change. The story chronicles the rise and fall of the Comanche Empire, focusing on one of its most legendary figures, Quanah Parker. […]

August 22, 2024 View Article

Trust: The Balance Between Empowerment and Accountability in Leadership

By Tim Huff President & CEO, TLG Several years ago, I was the primary executive sponsor for a technology project for a large global company. The project didn’t have very high visibility, but it had the potential to have a significant negative impact on the company if it didn’t go well. Considering that at the […]

July 23, 2024 View Article