This Week in Leadership (Aug 7 - Aug 13)

The so-called "soft skills" that everyone in the workforce needs to improve. Plus, how do you feel about wearing shorts at the office?

How a slew of top chief diversity officers leaving their posts could impact overal corporate diversity efforts. The emotional intelligence skills everyone needs to hone. Plus, a long debate about people wearing shorts at the office. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry’s content team on leadership-related news.

The CDO Goes. Do Diversity Efforts Stay?

There’s been slew of high-profile departures of chief diversity officers lately. Is there something new stymieing DEI efforts?

Shorts in the Office: Dress Code Tipping Point?

As heatwaves roil everywhere, over half of US workers want to wear shorts on the job.

5 ‘Soft’ Skills Workers Should Sharpen

Experts explain how mastering multiple emotional intelligence skills can bolster careers

The New Boss Isn’t From Around Here

Retailers have looked to toymakers and hoteliers for new CEOs lately. Why they might not be the only industry soon looking for outsiders.

Finding Our Why

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison highlights how great leaders will help their charges find something that inspires.