A Better Way to Think About Rankings
When you’re comparing employees for a promotion or deciding who deserves a bonus, rankings can seem like a convenient shortcut. But someone…
When to Invest in Better People Analytics
Your HR systems may hold years of employee information without answering your most important workforce questions. That’s because most HR data is…
Before Writing a Purpose Statement, Have the Hard Conversations
When you’re leading strategic change, employees take cues from your leadership team’s conviction—and building that conviction takes time and emotional investment. Before…
Normalize Talking About Succession Plans
Talking to an employee about succession is tricky. It can feel like you’re questioning their value while they’re still on the job….
Train Employees on Skills That Evolve with AI
Too many companies are treating AI skills as an ever-expanding checklist, leading to overwhelmed employees and disappointing results. A better approach is…
Share More Authentically as a Leader
Being authentic as a leader often means showing vulnerability. But sharing personal struggles doesn’t always make you seem more genuine. What matters…
Encourage Innovation with “Disciplined Chaos”
Your employees may have promising ideas for innovation, but bureaucracy and rigid hierarchies can keep those ideas from taking shape. Giving people…
Don’t Mistake Hesitation for a Lack of Leadership Potential
When you’re developing internal leadership pipelines, enthusiasm to lead can look like readiness. But a hesitant candidate may understand the role’s demands…
Build a Board That Challenges Your Thinking
An effective board should challenge the forces shaping decision-making at your company—not reinforce them. Yet many boards are designed around the preferences…
Are You Creating a Culture of Sleep Deprivation?
As a leader, when you praise late-night work or boast about how little sleep you’ve gotten, you’re signaling that sacrificing rest is…