First impressions apply to organizations as well as individuals. If you’ve ever hired someone, you know that employers have a short window during which to capture the hearts and minds of a new employee. Unfortunately, too frequently the window closes… about the same time that a door opens and the disappointed, disillusioned employee walks out! […]
Every month, the Leadership Development Digest brings together smart, practical insights from some of the brightest voices in leadership and development—and we’re grateful that you keep showing up to read, reflect, and engage. If these ideas have been helping you think differently, lead more intentionally, or support growth in your organization, consider this your gentle […]
I’ll admit it: my guilty pleasure this month has been watching Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on Prime Video. There’s something captivating about seeing a perfectly orchestrated workplace drama unfold — especially when only one person doesn’t know it’s happening. But somewhere between the team-building exercises and the boardroom maneuvering, I found myself pausing the […]
Over the past few years, leaders have been bracing for flight risk. Now, in many organizations, the opposite concern has emerged: people aren’t leaving. At first glance, that sounds like stability. But look closer, and you may see something more fragile beneath the surface — employees staying not because they’re inspired or engaged, but because […]
What does leadership require right now? Not in theory. Not in calmer times. But in a moment defined by AI disruption, economic strain, burnout, and eroding trust. This edition of the Leadership Development Digest features more than 20 thoughtful contributors wrestle with that very question. And here’s what emerges: Leadership must be both strategic and […]
The beginning of the new calendar year frequently corresponds with the start of a new performance period. As a result, managers and leaders everywhere are preparing for those annual conversations designed to establish the goal-setting objectives that employees will work toward for the next twelve months. Today, few managers make the overt mistakes that characterized […]
The beginning of the new calendar year frequently corresponds with the start of a new performance period. As a result, managers and leaders everywhere are preparing for those annual conversations designed to establish the goal-setting objectives that employees will work toward for the next twelve months. Today, few managers make the overt mistakes that characterized […]
As a new year begins, leaders everywhere are looking for clarity: what actually mattered last year, and what’s worth carrying forward. This inaugural edition of the Leadership Development Digest (formerly Leadership Development Carnival) offers exactly that—a curated collection of the most thoughtful, practical insights from 2025, selected to help leaders strengthen their impact and support […]
The holiday season is upon us again. A chance to spend quality time with family and friends. A chance to punctuate key relationships with specially-selected gifts. A chance to end the quarter/year strong. But also, a chance to become completely overwhelmed and enjoy none of it! And that’s because too frequently we get swept up […]
Paddleboarding is my favorite summer pastime. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a cross between kayaking and surfing that involves standing on a long board and using an oar to maneuver around a body of water. Easy, right? Not always. As paddleboarding season in Southern California will soon be over, I’m trying to get […]
