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Let's not kid ourselves. No one is in the office today, so you should take advantage of the peace and quiet with some professional development. Here are three articles to close the week and start strong on Monday. In honor of Independence Day, we’ve included some of our favorite thought leadership from just a few of our veterans, each offering a unique perspective on professional development. Lessons from Military Leaders: LTG (Ret) Tom Seamands, former chief people officer for the Army, and Brendan Leary, a former Navy SEAL, share their experiences in growing engagement, increasing retention, and empowering leadership. Link: https://lnkd.in/eMsA5cKf Leading through Crisis: Tim Lynch, a former Marine EOD Technician, details how the City of Boston assessed the changes in its operating environment, refocused its efforts to ensure alignment, and then rapidly responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Link: https://lnkd.in/ebKwyGK4 How to Build a Team of Teams: Christopher Fussell, a former Navy SEAL and McChrystal Group’s vice-chairman, explains how to build a Team of Teams in this special six-part Weekly Whiteboard series. Link: https://lnkd.in/eq2hJ498

We know the price of freedom. Founded by military leaders and a proud veteran employer, we have seen firsthand the sacrifices our servicemembers and their loved ones have made for liberty and justice for all. The entire McChrystal Group Team extends our deepest gratitude and respect to all those standing the watch this on Independence Day. It’s because of you that we can celebrate freedom. Thank you.

Everything is cyclical. The employee journey is no exception. The workforce is changing. Millennials and Gen Z now make up the majority of employees, and their motivations and desires are vastly different from those of the generation before them. However, the models for supporting an effective Human Resources Lifecycle have not changed. These purpose-driven generations require more than a steady paycheck; they need a cause. McChrystal Group experts examined current models and barriers to attracting and retaining top talent and leveraged unique data to design an HR Lifecycle that begins with Vision and Mission. At the center of this model is a phased Implementation Framework to drive mission focus across every stage of the HR Lifecycle. This new HR Lifecycle improves employee engagement and drives organizational outcomes, ensuring HR activities drive value with every step in the employee journey. Check out how we've applied this unique model to federal service in our new whitepaper, "The Greatest Threat: America's Fight for Talent": https://lnkd.in/eCPZViVb This problem is not unique to the U.S. Government, and we've seen the transformative potential of this framework across various organizations. Leaders in both public and private sectors should consider this new model's power for building tomorrow's workforce.

Are you struggling to instill common purpose in your team? At McChrystal Group, we’ve seen this divide intensify when business units work on competing, siloed efforts rather than toward the collective goals of the organization. In fact, only 52% of employees surveyed in our database say when their team is executing multiple projects, leadership articulates which one should take priority to support organizational objectives. Daniel Kenny, Ph.D. outlines the seven essential principles to inspire and align teams here: https://lnkd.in/ek8CZsnc

Last week we had the bittersweet honor of bidding farewell to one of McChrystal Group's first teammates. Rudy Valentine epitomizes what it means to put others first and is an example to all of us of what servant leadership looks like. Rudy, thanks for all you've done for McChrystal Group for more than a decade. #happyretirement #itsnotgoodbye #seeyousoon

Recognizing and celebrating team and individual achievements is critical to fostering a culture of engagement and motivation. Today, we're thrilled to honor several exceptional #McChrystalGroup team members who are celebrating their work anniversaries this month. Their enthusiasm and hard work are truly appreciated! Recognizing these important milestones is not just about celebrating the past; it's about energizing our future. When we acknowledge our team members' hard work and dedication, we hope to inspire them to continue achieving great things. Join us in celebrating these amazing people! 👏 #WorkAnniversary #EmployeeEngagement

McChrystal Group had the honor of hosting a group of Pfizer's top talent focused on growing their enterprise leadership capabilities and strategic decision-making skills. Closing out three great days with Norman Oliver hosting a panel on leadership and coalition-building in health equity and global access with Niesha Foster and Eleanor Lisbon MD, MPH.

McChrystal Group makes it possible to optimize your organization without compromising performance. So, what does that mean? It means we can do a lot to get your people working together more autonomously, with confidence in their abilities and clarity in their roles. Drawing from leadership experience developed in unpredictable and complex operating environments, the most cutting-edge academic research, and industry-leading analytics capabilities, we've worked with dozens of Fortune 500 organizations to develop high-performing teams. Learn more about our offering and services: https://lnkd.in/ed-Zwm3T  

For too many organizations, goal setting looks something like this: 1️⃣ Create annual goals in December or January to guide the rest of the year 2️⃣ Check in on them once or twice, somewhere near the midpoint of the year 3️⃣ Review progress or completion of goals at the end of the year ❌ That approach to goal setting and tracking simply doesn't cut it anymore, especially with the speed of change and constant technological advancements. Discover how our team partnered with a leader in the pharmaceutical industry to apply rigor, accountability, and transparency to their generative AI rollout.

📚 Feeling like you don't have time to read? We've got you covered with a summary of Team of Teams. Designed for those who have read the book and want to share it with their organizations, or for those who have heard about it but haven't gotten around to reading it yet, it's perfect for busy leaders.