This Week in Leadership (Sept 15 - Sept 21)

Why are fewer fiftysomethings, the traditional age group that get CEO jobs, being passed over for both younger and older candidates? Which surprising towns have a ton of AI-related job openings? Plus, how to diffuse a tense work situation. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Hitting Your 50s—But Not as a CEO

Evidence suggests fewer fiftysomethings are getting the top jobs than in prior generations. How older and younger contenders are squeezing them out.

Is ‘Caring’ for Workers Taking a Back Seat?

A new Korn Ferry survey finds CEOs and directors are deprioritizing skills like emotional intelligence and driving engagement. Why finding AI skills has become so urgent.

The New (and Surprising) Hotbeds for AI Jobs

In a tough job market, candidates with AI skills may find some friendly opportunities beyond traditional tech centers. Milwaukee, anyone?

How to Defuse a Tense Work Situation

Managers spend one quarter of their time resolving conflicts, including their own.

The Skills That Make ‘Zero Distance’ Possible

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains how firms can find the right kind of workforce to reduce management hierarchies.