You’ve likely been told to “just be yourself” at work—but that’s not always good advice. What feels authentic to you may harm…

Yesterday we shared five ways board members can orchestrate a successful CEO exit. But what about the person leaving the role?  …

Too many CEO exits are treated like terminations, not transitions. Organizations fall back on boilerplate legal language—don’t poach, don’t disclose, don’t disparage—rather…

Yesterday we shared strategies for how to use language in disagreements. If you want people to share bold ideas and challenge assumptions,…

Constructive disagreement can spark creativity, prevent costly errors, and drive better decisions. To keep disagreements from escalating into conflict, you need to…

Many companies falter when their early leaders step away—not because their vision was wrong, but because it wasn’t built to endure. If…

When a CEO is hard to work with, the ripple effects can be quick and damaging. If your CEO is unpredictable, dismissive,…

Disruptive innovation doesn’t start with a breakthrough product—it starts with a mindset. Whether you’re designing software or writing cookbooks, certain behaviors can…

As a leader, you’ll face numerous high-stakes situations. When there’s no clear playbook for how to handle them, your personal core values…

In today’s workplace, teams are often asked to perform flawlessly while also learning and innovating. But trying to pursue both equally can…