Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker argues in her forthcoming book, The Art of Fighting, that the problem in many organizations is not too much conflict, but too little productive conflict.
Agentic AI is all the buzz these days. A new book on the subject points to two big conclusions, both about the future of work by human beings (not AI).
A recent This American Life segment followed Marie, a certified nursing assistant in a Boston nursing home, as the end of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for Haitians became effective. She
In a recent guest essay, Cal Newport asks us to consider how deep work and critical thinking might be comparable to diet and exercise. All of these concepts materially affect
In a recent episode of The Curiosity Shop, Adam Grant and Brené Brown address the uncertainty of this moment and what that means for business leaders. Grant concludes that, while
Recent research shows that understanding well-being and embracing humanness benefit employers and employees alike by improving employee morale and quality of life and, in turn, increasing productivity and profitability. While
Gregg Popovich, legendary San Antonio Spurs coach (and winningest coach in NBA history) retired in 2025 following a stroke. While Popovich’s professional success is self-evident, The Athletic covers his skill
The Next Big Idea Club’s 5 AI Books to Read in 2025 includes More Human: How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You Lead by Rasmus Hougaard and
In a recent edition of the Wall Street Journal podcast, Tech News Briefing, reporter Robert McMillan profiled Matthew Van Andel. Van Andel is a former Disney employee who downloaded a
A 2020 Harvard Business School case study sought to relate Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr’s guiding values to corporate culture. The Athletic used this as a lens in its
