As one of the world’s leading experts on human performance, Steven Kotler is the trusted authority for individuals and organizations interested in thriving during times of uncertainty. The executive director of the Flow Research Collective, Kotler has spent decades studying the neurobiology of peak performance, focused primarily on the state of flow. While much of this research…
How do you build an organization that’s as daring, resilient and innovative as the times demand? How do you banish bureaucracy and master the art of entrepreneurship at scale? How do you unleash the initiative and ingenuity of every team member? How do you triple the pace of organizational transformation at a third of the…
New research by strategy expert Ranjay Gulati unveils the mindset leaders need to transform economic storms into cloudbursts of opportunity.
Corporate communication is for much more than fixing problems. Paul Argenti helps leaders use communication as a tool for executing strategy
Ranjay Gulati’s frameworks align preparation and purpose to motivate employees, focus organizations and inspire customer loyalty.
Explosive growth in AI and a keen eye on company culture. Here are this year’s key business themes so far.
Changes to the world’s climate are becoming harder to ignore, and businesses around the world see its impact on society more each year. In the first four months of 2023, fluctuating temperatures and stronger storms caused ripple effects to food availability and the global supply chain, affecting millions around the world. As more organizations aim…
Jennifer Chatman’s framework reveals the details of a company’s culture, then offers key levers for change that help strategies succeed.
Meet the visionaries helping organizations understand the risks and rewards of leveraging generative AI tools.
These fascinating women scientists, entrepreneurs and leaders are making huge strides in AI, robotics, health care and space technology.
Organizations spend billions annually in efforts to speed innovation on their teams but are stymied if their investments don’t result in better performance. What else can they add to their strategic toolbox to help learning and creativity thrive in their culture? Just-released research by leadership and innovation experts Jeff Dyer and Nathan Furr reveals that…
Mark Mortensen’s and Amy Edmondson’s integrated approach leads to increased retention, engagement, and ultimately performance.
A disturbing trend started to emerge in 2022: more and more women leaders are leaving their companies, and the gap between the rate at which women and men were leaving is the largest it’s ever been. These results, derived from over 333 companies surveyed in McKinsey’s 2022 Women at Work study, reveal that even the…
Organizations that recognize DEI commitments as a priority see increased innovation, productivity and overall success.
Author and futurist Ari Wallach says it’s vital to think ahead – way ahead – to enrich our lives and the lives of future generations
Cyber threats, including destructive ransomware attacks, trade secret theft and online fraud, and disinformation campaigns, are on the rise, blindsiding some of the world’s most powerful organizations whose leaders mistakenly minimize the threat or assume their systems and data are secure. “That’s a big problem,” says multi-award-winning cybersecurity veteran Chris Painter, one of the world’s most knowledgeable…
Business leaders are facing mounting pressure to convert to emissions-lite practices and technologies as part of a global effort to achieve “net zero” carbon emissions by mid-century. Even the U.S. government has deemed climate change an existential national security issue. But is that taking things too far? “The world is not going to end in…
After more than a year of working remotely, many employees are beginning to return to a shared workspace. While that will require some adjustments, most organizations – especially those that were digitally transformed during the lockdown – will be focused on getting employee skills up to speed. While the right skill sets are obviously important, MIT senior…
