A reader asks:
I run a small business that supplies a product to major companies. To keep the details anonymous, let’s say that we supply garments to a few mid-tier clothing retailers that you can buy in the mall. The problem is that one of my empl…
How leaders can build a culture where employees feel valued.
Pricing is one of the most powerful growth levers a business has, yet it is still one of the most overlooked. While teams spend months refining product and brand, pricing decisions are too often rushed, emotionally charged, or guided by instinct rathe…
AI is forcing every leader into a choice they can’t dodge: do you believe your people are fundamentally creative and motivated, or lazy and in need of control?
Most leaders won’t want to answer that honestly, but their AI strategy already has. The …
Here are some of the best insights from the McKinsey leaders we talked to in 2025.
A headline catches your eye: A company you admire, known for its market performance and strong culture, is embroiled in a massive scandal. It causes reputational harm, profitability tanks, and customers notice. The details feel depressingly familiar—e…
A linguist discusses where business buzzwords come from, what purpose they serve, and their unintended consequences.
The idea of the “Queen Bee” has been buzzing around corporate life for decades. You’ve heard the story: A woman finally breaks into senior leadership, only to turn around and block other women from rising behind her. She is territorial, icy, maybe eve…
Five strategies to help you protect your time and lead at scale.
A conversation with the cofounder of Intuit on managing both big-picture strategy and the specifics of execution.
