Author Talks: Why leadership intelligence matters in the AI age
McKinsey author argues leadership intelligence is the critical human skill that AI cannot replicate.
Workers Are 17 Times More Likely to Ask a Chatbot Than Their Boss. That’s a Trust Problem
Employees 17x more likely to ask chatbots than bosses signals a serious leadership trust deficit.
Low Employee Engagement Costs the Global Economy $10 Trillion. A New Study Says RTO Isn’t Helping
New data shows RTO mandates are failing to lift engagement, costing organizations real money.
Companies deploying AI agents have ‘no idea how to manage risk,’ AI safety expert warns
AI safety experts warn most organizations deploying AI agents have no viable risk management framework.
Is Your Strategic Plan Too Ambitious? Or Not Ambitious Enough?
HBR offers a framework for calibrating strategic plan ambition before it becomes a credibility liability.
The Question Panera’s Founder Asks CEOs
Panera's founder uses one diagnostic question to quickly assess how CEOs think about their organizations.
why you should think like a consultant, not an employee
Adopting a consultant mindset shifts how executives approach problems, decisions, and organizational value.
a candidate I rejected is threatening to “expose” me
A rejected candidate threatening public exposure tests how executives manage reputational risk under pressure.
EY is dangling bonuses of up to $25,000 for workers who prove their human skills still matter in the age of AI
EY offers up to $25,000 in bonuses to reward employees who demonstrate human skills AI cannot replace.
Spot Toxic Leadership Traits in an Interview
HBR identifies interview signals that reveal toxic leadership before a bad hire is made.
A comedian’s viral joke about Lovesac’s 24-box couch assembly wasn’t the problem. The company’s response was
Lovesac's response to a viral joke became the real crisis, illustrating how brands amplify minor moments.
Corporate America Is Axing the ‘Micro-Team’ Boss
Companies are eliminating small-team middle managers, reshaping how leadership layers actually function.
A Compelling Story Can Disarm Even a Skeptical Negotiator
Compelling narrative is a proven tool for disarming skeptical audiences during high-stakes negotiations.
What Gets Your Best Employees to Stay
MIT Sloan research identifies what actually keeps top employees from leaving, with direct retention implications.
Employers pushed staff to use AI more. That has backfired
Pushing employees to adopt AI without support is backfiring, damaging morale and productivity.
The new management playbook for AI: How to move faster and create more value
McKinsey's new AI management playbook outlines how executives can accelerate value without losing control.
5 Ways to Make Office Days More Meaningful for Employees
Research-backed strategies help executives make in-office days genuinely worthwhile rather than obligatory and resented.
How QVC kept its cool after a live TV mishap
QVC's live TV mishap response offers a replicable model for calm, credible crisis communications in real time.
Chipotle’s COO takes employees to dinner every week to spot his next leaders—here are the 4 traits he’s seeking
Chipotle's COO uses weekly team dinners to identify leadership potential through four observable traits.
Junior consultants called back to office as AI increases need for human skills
Consulting firms return junior staff to offices as AI raises demand for human skills leaders must cultivate.