Lessons From the Front Line for Nonprofit CEO Successions
Boards typically aren’t prepared to replace their chief executive. But new research shows this doesn’t have to be the case.
Great Leaders Understand Why Small Gestures Matter
Small gestures—whether signage or speech, body language or handwritten messages—can send big signals about who we are, what we care about, and why we do what we do.
Managerial Recognition as an Incentive for Innovation Platform Engagement
What gets workers to go the extra mile in creative problem solving? A field experiment and interviews with NASA employees finds that employees respond to managerial appreciation above other incentives.
Predicting a ‘Kilo of Impact’
Instead of relying on measurement to prove the value of a past investment, determining the value of an intervention before it has even started allows investors to factor in social impact alongside calculations of financial value.
8 conversation finishers that will ensure you leave a good lasting impression
You only get one chance to leave a good first impression — but if you mess that up, you still have the chance to leave an amazing lasting impression.
The new science of talent: From roles to returns
Getting the right people into the right roles is more vital than ever. Here’s how to deliver returns on talent faster—and help more women rise to the C-suite at the same time.
Which Should Come First, Diversity or Inclusion?
Creating a D&I initiative at your organization is a bit like the chicken and the egg problem: Which comes first, diversity or inclusion?
How one question helps bring your leadership signature to life
At the end of our time working together, when we’re successful, what will you say I did?
Spark Team Creativity by Embracing Uncertainty
The problem is not that professionals lack creative impulses but that they are too focused on getting the creative process right.
Is Your Leadership Model ‘Sticky’ in People’s Minds?
Getting sticky with leadership models means resisting the temptation to go exhaustive, and instead go essential.