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Not Every Dramatic Story is a Useful One

Talks of extreme events or conditions let us feel bold and visionary for an hour without challenging us to confront our blind spots or step into the unflattering realities of leadership. But isn’t it time we expected more from ourselves—and from the spaces designed to make us better leaders?

Orgs implementing OKRs fail more often than they succeed

The Hidden Pitfalls of OKRs (and What to Do Instead)

Why so many organizations fail—repeatedly—to implement OKRs, and how targeted interventions can get better results

Office Politics: Why You Must Play, and How to Master Them

We need ambitious, empathetic leaders involved in office politics—because the alternative is worse

Overcoming Roadblocks to Digital Transformation

The Real Roadblocks to Digital Transformation—And How to Overcome Them

87.5% of organizations fall short of their digital transformation goals. Avoid these pitfalls and move from laggard to leader.

Learn from Amazon's strategic planning examples to transform your organization

7 Strategic Planning Examples from Amazon To Inspire a New Approach

Change your organization's approach to strategic planning by learning from Amazon

Bridging The Strategy Execution Gap

Why up to 75% of organizations fail to implement their strategic plans—and what you must change to help yours succeed

GAP CEO Richard Dickson is leading a bold turnaround

How GAP CEO Richard Dickson is Leading a Bold Retail Turnaround in 2024

Gap CEO Richard Dickson is transforming the company through focused brand identity, streamlined operations, and transparent communication

Change Behaviors, Not Just Mindsets: A Practical Guide to Effective Communication

Slogans won't drive real change. Instead, define the key observable behaviors you want to see from your team.

Costco culture and strategy are aligned to drive loyalty and profits

How Costco Culture and Strategy Drive Loyalty—and Profit

Everything from store layout to staffing decisions serves the company's strategy of selling more memberships.

How Abercrombie CEO Fran Horowitz Led an Astonishing Brand Reinvention

In seven years, Abercrombie went from "most hated retailer" to outperforming NVIDIA

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna reduced the company's "Bureaucratic Mass Index"

Ferrari CEO Reduces the Company’s “Bureaucratic Mass Index” to Accelerate Innovation

A new CEO accelerated change by flattening the hierarchy and connecting employees to what it means to drive a Ferrari

This new toolkit helps leaders develop an AI strategy for their organizations

AI Strategy for Leaders: A New Toolkit for Aligning Your Organization

Introducing three new tools to help leadership teams define and align on an integrated AI strategy

When your change initiative is derailed, it's time to reassess or reignite your efforts

When Your Change Initiative Gets Shelved, Reassess or Boldly Reignite

If you’re leading a change initiative and it's put on pause or cancelled, how should you respond?

Becoming a Faster Company: How to Speed Up, Not Crash and Burn

Leaders naturally want to move fast—but watch out for these common speedbumps

Where to Start a Business Transformation: Key Insights for Leaders Seeking Meaningful Change

Deciding what to change, first, can determine whether a large-scale transformation succeeds or fails

Overcoming Self-Doubt: How Leaders Can Manage Ambivalence in Organizational Change

The early stages of transformation are fraught with conflicting signals and feelings, but within that turmoil lies an opportunity for profound self-reflection and growth

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