As companies grow and ownership becomes more complex, leaders often assume the answer is to get everyone more involved. But too much participation can bog down decisions, fuel frustration, and weaken cohesion. The smarter move is to foster shareholder supportiveness—a…

A conversation with writer Cory Doctorow about why tech companies seem to deprioritize users.

While authenticity is linked to higher self-esteem and well-being, it does not necessarily translate into perceptions of leadership competence or effectiveness. In fact, research shows that impression management—adjusting your behavior to meet situational…

To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the technology itself than on leadership and organizational transformation. In particular, they’ll need to develop five key skills: 1) cultivating…

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How do you keep a team motivated amid quickly shifting priorities from the top?

It’s safe to assume that accelerated change is here to stay. At the core of today’s frequent disruptions is ambiguity: situations where the available information is incomplete, contradictory, or constantly shifting, and clear answers are impossible. Navigating…

Many high-performing executives operate like caffeinated squirrels—hyper-driven, fast-moving, and constantly generating ideas—but their unchecked energy can create chaos, dilute strategy, and exhaust teams. While this intensity often looks like leadership…

Too many leaders wait until disruption becomes obvious. By then, it’s too late. In this HBR Executive Masterclass, Scott Anthony reveals how great innovators create transformative change by acting early, experimenting fast, and persevering through failure.…

Change can be scary, which can activate the brain’s fight or flight response. So how can senior leaders help calm that threat response when introducing change initiatives? Research has shown that storytelling can help. However, busy executives often lack…

Many senior leaders are finding themselves overwhelmed as organizations cut budgets and staff while maintaining ambitious goals. In these conditions, bosses often assign extra projects to their most dependable performers, stretching them thin and leading…

Most companies slow down as they mature, but stagnation is not inevitable. In a global study of 848 firms, BCG identified 99 that reignited their momentum, delivering breakout growth—sustained performance that far outpaced peers while also improving profitability.…

While many organizations are doing away with their DEI programs amid political backlash, finding and hiring the best talent remains a top priority for companies. New research with two multinational firms found an intervention that can help overcome some of…

Many high-growth firms treat acquisitions as a race, pursuing rapid dealmaking to stay ahead of competitors. But new research examining more than 5,100 acquisitions finds that timing matters as much as scale or frequency. Firms that gradually expand the spacing…

New Gartner research reveals that only 31% of executives identified the C-suite as their primary team, meaning they’re actually operating as independent leaders rather than as a unified team. What does this mean for company performance? And how should executives…

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Identify and reframe the beliefs that might be limiting your potential.

In today’s volatile environment, the conditions for success rarely stay static. Sponsors move on. Budgets shrink. Regulations change. The leaders who endure aren’t those who cling to the original design. They’re the ones who broaden their coalitions, build…

The second year of a CEO’s tenure is a crucible. It’s when early promises are tested, scrutiny intensifies, and the margin for error narrows. But it’s also the year that determines whether a leader will simply survive in the role or earn the right to truly…

During former CEO Lew Frankfort’s tenure at Coach, he emphasized that the leadership team needed to be “investment-grade,” comprising seasoned professionals with diverse experiences, especially those who could grow brands through adversity. The goal was to…