This Week in Leadership (Apr 14 - Apr 20)

How this month's events have made some people grumpy at work. Plus, how to combat decision fatigue.

April 18, 2025

How leaders are now being confronted with ultra-rare, belief shattering events all the time. Plus, how to combat decision fatigue. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Beware the Black Swans

One after another, a series of seemingly rare, shattering events have tested leaders. Is a new skill set needed to handle such upheaval?

I’m Not Grumpy, You Are 

Stock market swings are leading to bare nerves, as bosses and employees alike quietly fret about their 401(k)s.

Briefings Podcast: Humans Need Not Apply

What is it like to talk to an AI agent? We interview one to test this new level of workplace technology that looks—and acts—human.

Decision Fatigue. 6 Ways to Deal With It

Managing all the back-and-forth business shifts going on right now can take its toll.

The Fine Line Between Obstacle and Opportunity

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains that leaders must show teams how to transform a “mess” into something positive.

Board Focus

Trade Wars: Huddling in the Boardroom

While CEOs must focus on short- to medium-term trade-war scenarios, boards must still try to scan the horizon.