This Week in Leadership (Apr 28 - May 4)

Why are many leaders OK with office politics, but not with talking politics at the office? Meanwhile, what's the conversation with customers that leaders have been dreading, but now must at least consider having? Plus, what has made 2023’s hottest job all but obsolete today? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Can We Please Not Talk Politics?

Most firms tell workers to leave political discussions out of the workplace. But what happens when colleagues—or, more importantly, clients—keep bringing it up?

The Hottest Job of the Year Goes Cold

The once-popular “prompt engineer” role has quickly become obsolete, as firms struggle to keep up with AI’s constant changes.

With Shortages Nearing, Dreaded Conversations Begin

The ongoing trade war means firms from auto-parts manufacturers to retailers may soon be telling customers and clients they’re out of stock. How to have that tough talk.

7 No-Nos New Bosses Should Avoid

Many new bosses, whether they’re first-time managers or CEOs, fail within two years, often because they make these common mistakes.

From 'I' to 'We'

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison explains how leaders need not only to believe in their people, but also, sometimes, for them.