“People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers.” A recent online article in INSEAD Knowledge [READ IT HERE] goes deep into a common issue: toxic bosses can severely impact employees’ mental and physical health. Workplace stress from bad bosses leads to anxiety, depression, poor sleep, and even high blood …

In a recent Chicago Booth Review online article [CLICK HERE TO READ], Paul H. Décaire and Denis Sosyura report on their study that investigates the impact of corporate budgeting practices on business outcomes, particularly focusing on the tendency for managers to engage in excessive spending before the end of the …

Published by Routledge in 2004, John Dore’s “Glue – Transforming Leadership in a Hybrid World” is a compelling call for leaders to adapt to our evolving times. Dore challenges leaders to become the “glue” that unites, transforms, and elevates performance, placing a strong emphasis on the importance of relationships. Dore’s …

Research by Dharmendra Naidu and Dr Kumari Ranjeeni [READ A SUMMARY HERE] reveals a strong correlation between gender diversity in boardrooms and higher long-term shareholder returns. The study, analyzing US-listed companies from 1998 to 2016, found that gender-diverse boards handle sensitive information differently than all-male boards. While all-male boards tend …

A just published online article in the ChicagoBooth Review [READ IT HERE] challenges the idea that there is a good business case for diversity in organisatinal leadership. Many companies justify diversity initiatives by citing their positive impact on business performance. A 2022 analysis by Boston University’s Oriane Georgeac and London …

Mentors matter. When we reflect on our journeys of personal and professional growth, we can identify key people who played a pivotal role in these journeys. It is well supported that merely having a mentor can predict higher performance, career success and satisfaction. It can be daunting though, participating in …