Articles

Becoming a better leader is a life-long pursuit. And sometimes, an article you read contains a message that is just the thing you are ready to hear. Here are some of our most popular leadership-focused articles, selected by our clients.

Mastering Your Story and Changing Your Script

Mastering Your Story and Changing Your Script

Neurobiology proves that the story of our memory is often incorrect. So what happens when a team of executives all walk into a meeting following their own narrative? We explain how to overcome — and avoid — that dysfunction.

Do You Control Your Anger, or Does It Control You?

Do You Control Your Anger, or Does It Control You?

“It’s not personal . . . It’s strictly business.” Michael Corleone’s infamous line from the Godfather is often repeated in executive suites. It’s usually meant as a way for angry executives to rationalize their inappropriate behavior. However, when executives use this excuse, they risk forfeiting their ability to lead.

The Business of Trust

The Business of Trust

Novelist George McDonald wrote, “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” And although he was no scholar in the business of healthcare, his words ring as true in the boardroom as they did in the Scottish hills of his homeland.

The Eyes of the Leader

The Eyes of the Leader

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” In the past five years, we’ve seen this quote by Marcel Proust in many places.

When Speeding Up Requires Slowing Down

When Speeding Up Requires Slowing Down

When we stretch ourselves too thin, we often try to catch up by moving faster, while in fact the only way to regain balance is to slow down.