Jack Welch, the iconic former CEO of General Electric, once said that the role of a leader is to be the organization’s Chief Meaning Officer. This wasn’t just a catchy phrase—it was a powerful call to ...

Many companies declare purpose, but it often rings hollow. Purpose isn't found; it's built through consistent action. It's a coordination system, not a slogan, requiring leaders to embed it in daily ...

Well-intentioned fixes like reorgs and mission rewrites often backfire. Here’s how leaders can avoid making improvements that make things worse. Constant reorganizations disrupt trust, culture, and ...

Emotional intelligence — the ability to recognize, understand and manage one’s own emotions and those of others — is a common topic of conversation in the business world. It has become increasingly ...

If you want to lead at the highest levels, it’s not enough to be ambitious, well-liked or have a fancy title. If you’re not consistently delivering exceptional results, you won’t get promoted. If ...

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