You crushed the project on time, under budget, and have exceeded all expectations—again. You’ve streamlined processes, connected dots others couldn’t see, and delivered results that wowed everyone—again. Yet, when the company announced promotions…
Imagine a team of talented players led by a coach who is singularly focused on wins. They’re doubly driven by the owners’ new “results-only” mandate. They act accordingly, spending days taking calls with other coaches and diligently preparing fo…
In a world where meetings multiply and messages pile up through digital channels, the art of spoken communication often gets lost in translation. Many of us fall into the trap of treating speeches or meetings like written reports, focusing on our own …
Burnout is particularly perilous among leaders because it doesn’t just affect them individually, but reverberates throughout the entire organization. Leaders set the tone, culture, and standards for their teams, and when they’re off their game, that i…
If the word networking brings to mind handshakes during conferences or hours on the links, it’s time for a reset. Common interests can create opportunities for people to come together and talk shop, regardless of industry. So if making small talk over…
The past year has seen strong job growth in the U.S., with employers adding more than 2 million jobs during 2024. But for people who have been laid off or are otherwise unemployed, those figures don’t capture the challenges of navigating the cur…
The top U.S. ethics official charged with preventing government workers’ conflicts of interest is about to take the hot seat in Washington, as President-elect Donald Trump‘s new cabinet and other appointees declare their financial assets a…
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in 2020, investor Mellody Hobson recalls frequent calls from directors at Fortune 500 companies for references to diverse candidates for boards. Now, she says, it’s “very sporadic.”
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By blocking a Japanese company’s takeover of U.S. Steel, President Joe Biden said he was protecting good jobs in the American heartland. He may be putting them at risk instead.In making its nearly $15 billion bid for the storied Pittsburgh-based…
Over the past year, I’ve taken calls from women I’ve mentored—formerly incarcerated and working hard to rebuild their lives. These are the moments that remind me why I do this work. Their voices, full of hope, share the same story: they’ve made it to …
