Perspectives on Successful Leadership
Explore the latest topics of interest on identifying and developing leadership talent
Succession Planning Done Right
This paper describes best practices for organizations and candidates that make succession planning a business process that supports ongoing leadership development. Learn more.
Leadership Agility in Uncertain Times
The pace, pressure, and unpredictability of today’s world mean that traditional leadership models no longer hold up, making agility the difference between leaders who thrive and those who stall. Learn more.
Leading at the Top: The New Essential Capabilities
This article outlines the capabilities and character traits senior leaders need to lead the business, engage people, and succeed in an increasingly complex, fast-changing environment. Learn more.
Curiosity: What Matters Most
Curiosity is a characteristic of people that lies at the core of who they are as leaders. Here, we examine different aspects of curiosity, including the most important ones for CEOs. Learn more.
Systems Thinking: A Closer Look
Systems thinking has become indispensable for leaders navigating a complex world. This paper describes what makes systems thinkers tick and provides examples of CEOs in different industries who exemplify this rare capability. Learn more.
What Makes a Resilient Leader
Ongoing uncertainty and disruption have intensified the challenges leaders face today, making resilience one of the most important qualities for leadership success. Learn more.
The Case for Qualitative Feedback
Most 360s give numbers, not insight. Qualitative feedback—real comments and concrete examples in context—produces far more meaningful behavior change. Learn more.