Tag: Ken Blanchard

Faces of HR: Dessalen Wood’s Journey to Global Chief People Officer

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 13, 2025 Faces of HR

Updated: Mar 13, 2025

Dessalen Wood isn’t just a Global Chief People Officer; she’s a culture curator, a talent transformer, and a passionate advocate for human potential. At Syntax, she’s the driving force behind the people strategies that empower over 2,800 employees, fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Dessalen has left […]

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Developing Servant Leaders: Is it Even Possible?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jun 8, 2018 Talent

Updated: Jun 8, 2018

The concept of a servant leader may seem like an oxymoron. How can one be both a leader and a servant to the same people? It’s actually quite possible—even advisable!