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Unlock Innovation Through Serendipity
While serendipity—finding something of value when you aren’t looking for it—might seem like pure luck, it’s actually a repeatable process that can drive breakthrough innovation. By helping your team learn...
Globalize Your Company’s Mental Health Initiatives
If your global mental health programs aren’t gaining traction, factors beyond just stigma may be standing in the way. To create initiatives that resonate across geographic regions, ethnic backgrounds, and...
Don’t Penalize Your Employees for Setting Boundaries
In many organizations, the line between work and personal life has blurred, creating a culture of constant availability. While organizations promote wellness and work-life balance, they often contradict themselves by...
Build the Leadership Legacy You Want Through Small Actions
As a senior leader, it’s easy to focus on big goals and visible results. But legacy isn’t built on titles or accolades—it’s shaped by the small, everyday choices you make....
Help Your Team Use AI—Without Hurting Their Motivation
Generative AI can boost your team’s productivity, but overuse may actually erode their motivation. While gen AI can deliver faster, more polished outputs, it risks making work feel less fulfilling....
Be a “Norm Entrepreneur” to Create a Fairer Workplace
You won’t find workplace norms in the employee handbook, but they shape how things actually get done. From how promotions happen to how meetings are run, unspoken expectations influence behavior—and...
A Smarter Way to Choose Your Next CEO
Boards often choose CEOs based on impressive track records—but past performance alone doesn’t predict future fit. To avoid missteps, supplement interviews and resumes with a forward-looking tool: the growth plan....
Take a Care-Based Approach to RTO Policies
Return-to-office policies aren’t just logistical decisions—they reflect a deeper shift in how employees interpret fairness and trust. When leaders unilaterally impose mandates, they risk breaking the psychological contract: the unspoken...
Get High-Profile Investors to Back Your Business
The power of celebrity endorsements in shaping public perception and increasing product sales is well known—but securing a high-profile shareholder is an oft-overlooked way to boost credibility, sway other investors,...
Push Back on Unrealistic Goals—Strategically
When change is constant, many leaders default to saying yes to unreasonable requests and goals, afraid that refusal will damage their credibility. But this can lead to burnout, poor execution,...
Update Your DEI Strategy—Don’t Abandon It
Research has shown that DEI initiatives can be helpful in improving a variety of employee and organizational outcomes, including access to new markets and innovation. But many recent DEI efforts...
Go the Extra Mile—Without Burning Out
Proactive work—for example, taking the initiative to improve workflows or design new resources—can energize you and create real value. But it also disrupts your routine and drains mental energy, making...
Protect Board Leadership from AI Overreach
AI has the power to streamline board operations. But with automation comes a hidden cost: the erosion of board chairs’ influence. As AI takes over routine tasks, it can quietly...
Ask Smarter Questions in the Face of Uncertainty
In a world of constant disruption, the instinct to seek clarity can lead you to oversimplify complex problems. Instead of defaulting to questions that inadvertently narrow your focus, ask questions...
Empathy Is a Core Leadership Skill
Many leaders dismiss empathy as an optional, “touchy-feely” skill. But failing to demonstrate it can lead to low morale, poor retention, and a culture where people withhold ideas and concerns....
Get More Out of Your Free Time
If you’re feeling exhausted every Monday morning, the problem might not be how much free time you have on the weekend, but how you use it. Instead of defaulting to...
Develop Cultural Intelligence to Lead Global Teams
Managing international teams demands more than simply applying Western leadership ideals. To succeed, you must expand your approach by developing cultural intelligence, which will allow you to adapt to culturally...
When Should Leaders Use AI to Communicate?
As a senior leader, your words carry weight. So even if generative AI can mimic your communication style, that doesn’t mean you should use it for every message. Here’s how...
When Launching a Project, Start with Positivity
As a leader, your emotional tone can shape how your team members perform. Research shows positivity can help drive performance during long-term projects—but timing matters. Keep these two strategies in...
When Your Boss Thrives on Chaos
If your manager runs on adrenaline, frequently rushing in to save the day, you’re likely working for a “firefighter boss.” These leaders create urgency, reward crisis response, and often overlook...