July 2019
Transformation Without Technology
In our present age of digital disruption, it makes intuitive sense that companies would want to “fight fire with fire,” employing the late..
In Praise of the Incurably Curious Leader
I don’t know where curiosity comes from, but if you could bottle it, I’d buy it. It is so valuable, when things are changing so quickly, t..
Happiness and work: An interview with Lord Richard Layard
The preeminent happiness researcher shares some surprising results on connecting well-being, mental health, and how employers can play a r..
Innovation Accelerators
Creating safe spaces for government innovation.
Bias busters: Knowing when to kill a project
You’re keen on encouraging innovation and letting a thousand flowers bloom, but how do you sort weeds from the seeds?
The Art of Persuasion Hasn’t Changed in 2,000 Years
What Aristotle can teach us about making an argument.
Your Organization Needs a Learning Ecosystem
It will help you keep great talent from walking away.
How to discover your organization’s story
It’s essential for businesses to craft compelling narratives. Columnist Josh Levs writes that leaders can start by asking themselves and c..
Why Teams Still Need Leaders
In recent years, agile and flat working structures have gained favor at many companies and struck a responsive chord with employees who ar..
Why Criticism Is Good for Creativity
It helps you separate the great ideas from the so-so ones.