Because Doing Nothing Is the Worst Possible Response to Layoffs and Looming Recession — As layoffs and speculation about the onset and depth of the next recession continue, the worst thing any of us can do, as individuals or leaders, is nothing. Now more than ever, we must continue to grow. There’s biological and received wisdom to “keep our heads down” and wait for…

2023 doesn’t seem to have the same refreshing feel as new years are supposed to. You’re not alone if you’re not feeling that January burst of energy this week. …

Everything we know about work has changed. Which means we need to lead differently. And so we need different teachers. One powerful source of timely wisdom is nature. Natural wisdom is timely, first because it is something that we all share. Further, the resilience of natural systems is undeniable, amid…

Nature has powerful lessons to teach us as leaders. This natural wisdom is timely now, not least of which because it is something that we all have in common. Furthermore, the resilience of natural systems is undeniable, amid great upheaval and challenge. …

After the field of ‘time management’ peaked (October 2004, according to Google Trends, with a resurgence each September since then), wisdom emerged that what we should actually be managing is energy. For now at least, time is limited and universal. …

If you think that yesterday’s leadership styles are still working, you’re not paying attention. Everything about our jobs is different, from what we do, to where we do it from, who we do it with, and even why we do it. …

In a week when political discord seems to be as loud as ever, social and mass media are often seen as part of the problem. But billionaire bridge builder Daniel Lubetzky says the opposite can be true. …

How Self-Development Can Enhance Our Workplace Skills — After a career as a customer-facing executive, Scott Shute designed and took his next role, as Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs at LinkedIn. On the eve of his departure from LinkedIn to pursue full-time work as an author and speaker, we spoke about Shute’s approach to leadership, which he…

The Importance of Writing, Sharing, and Asking in Building Courage and Creating Change — Our current world is one of chaos and challenge — whether in terms of political turmoil, global health, disastrous weather, economic uncertainty, and inequality, or injustice linked to race, gender, physical ability, and more. We need change. But change by definition requires doing things differently, and that requires courage. People…