The way we are taught to learn in school may make us poor delegators later on.   Schools often expect students to master all subjects. And if a student isn’t naturally gifted at that subject, they’re advised to put in even more time studying.   When these...

As individuals, many executives care about the big issues facing our world today, like climate change and racial/gender inequality.    But as leaders, it can be tough to make corporate decisions that align with those big issues because the shift in operations...

What would happen if you stepped away from your routine for a full week… to focus on crafting your future?    For some leaders, this might sound like a dream — but challenging. In our busy world, it’s a rarity to dedicate so much uninterrupted time to thinking...

Though adopting a hybrid model sounds like a natural solution for this period of uncertainty, it’s more complex than it seems.  Without knowing how COVID-19 will progress in 2021, leaders are scrambling to decide whether to reopen offices or to allow employees to...

You might be familiar with the idea that the events of your past (particularly of your childhood) continue to impact you today. But did you know that the same is true for organizations?    The events and attitudes that shaped your organization in its infancy are...

One secret to resiliency as a leader is self-compassion. The more readily you can forgive yourself for mistakes, the faster you can bounce back.    Some leaders may believe that forgiving yourself for your mistakes leads to laziness and a lack of ambition. In...