How Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt tapped his indie bookstore cred to revive the big-box chain
Barnes & Noble CEO's turnaround shows how authentic brand identity can anchor a credible executive reputation.
Your high performer is checked out. Now what?
When a high performer disengages, leaders face a retention and morale crisis requiring immediate response.
Nearly 1 in 3 Workers Admit Sabotaging Their Company’s AI—Here’s Why
Nearly one in three workers admit actively sabotaging AI tools, exposing a serious change management failure for leaders.
Most Leaders Think They’re Good Listeners. The Research Says Otherwise
Research finds a wide gap between leaders who think they listen well and those who actually do.
AI is creating a two-speed jobs market in the UK, Indeed says
AI is splitting the jobs market into two tiers, creating urgent talent strategy challenges for executives managing hiring pipelines.
‘Crush this lady’: how eBay harassment campaign led to $56mn payout
eBay's coordinated harassment campaign against a critic ends in a $56 million payout and lasting reputational damage.
Are You Overlooking a Major Growth Driver?
HBR identifies an overlooked growth driver executives may be systematically missing.
my coworker thinks I’m overwhelmed but I’m not, coworker charges everyone for coffee, and more
Workplace advice column addresses misread signals and informal cost-sharing conflicts between colleagues.
Big Companies Are Starting to Hire Again, Defying Predictions of AI Wipeout
Large companies are resuming hiring despite AI disruption fears, signaling a more stable talent market.
Is the AI productivity story at a turning point?
McKinsey examines whether AI productivity gains are finally materializing at organizational scale.
Workers have accepted AI – now employers need to help them make the most of it
New data shows workers have largely accepted AI tools, shifting responsibility to employers to enable effective use.
Ensure Feedback Leads to Learning
HBR identifies specific conditions that determine whether feedback actually changes behavior or gets ignored.
Employers pushed staff to use AI more. That has backfired
Pushing employees to adopt AI without support is backfiring, damaging morale and productivity.
This is the feedback mistake that experienced leaders keep making
Experienced leaders repeatedly make one specific feedback error that undermines trust and behavior change.
Employees are staying silent about the issues HR most needs to hear
Employees are withholding critical feedback from HR, leaving leaders blind to their most pressing problems.
A New Way to Address Troubled Team Dynamics
MIT Sloan introduces a fresh framework for diagnosing and repairing dysfunctional team dynamics.
how can I be more patient with a frustrating employee?
Managing frustration with a difficult employee is a universal leadership challenge with real coaching implications.
How Leaders Unlock Innovation on the Front Lines
Leaders who build psychological safety and autonomy unlock far more front-line innovation than top-down mandates.
The CEO’s role in transformation
McKinsey research clarifies what CEOs must personally own to lead successful organizational transformation.
Air Canada Picks Outsider as Next CEO to Rebuild Trust After Video Fallout
Air Canada's choice of an outside CEO after a trust crisis signals how boards use leadership hires to signal accountability.