This Week in Leadership (Oct 22 - Oct 28)

A strike this week over equal pay plus how not to sabotage yourself during a job interview.

A strike over equal pay. Defense firms on the offensive. Bungling job interviews. All that and more in the latest edition of Korn Ferry's This Week in Leadership.

Picketing for Equal Pay

Why leaders everywhere should take notice of this week’s public employees strike in Scotland.

Aerospace Puts M&A in Its Sights

Leaders of aerospace and defense firms are pursuing deals at a record pace, but experts say size may not guarantee success.

The No. 1 Way to Bungle a Job Interview

Mastering “the mental game” will keep candidates from psyching themselves out before interviews, says Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison.

Europe’s Rattling Political Power Plays

Experts see missteps amid the sweeping disruptions across the continent. What the private sector can learn.

The Pros and Cons of Mind Wandering

Emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman explains how leaders can corral drifting thoughts into a positive force.