This Week in Leadership (May 25 - May 31)


Why leaders seem to be shrugging off most of the giant disruptions of 2026. Plus, can AI cover for you during your summer vacation?
Why leaders seem to be shrugging off most of the giant disruptions of 2026. What empathy, if used poorly, can do to an organization. How unemployed recent college grads can spend the summer improving their skills. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.
From wars to market drops, high-impact events have become the new norm in global business. Can leaders shrug off disruptions?
Can AI Cover for Your Summer Vacation?
As part of a litmus test, more firms are tempted to ask AI to fill in for workers during summer vacations. Why that’s a tricky proposition.
Empathy can be a powerful force, but leaders who use it poorly can warp a team’s culture, damage morale, and drag down performance, says executive coach Liz Bentley.
5 Ways for Jobless Grads to Gain Skills
New college graduates are struggling to find work. Tips for how they can make themselves look more professionally attractive.
Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison explains what it takes for a leader to build the trust of employees.





