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The Org Chart Goes Trapezoidal
As AI agents gain power, firms are tying themselves into knots over where to seat them—and their managers—in the hierarchy.
Up, Up, and Away
Mirroring what’s happening across the consumer sector, several airline CEOs have made clear they likely won’t lower fares even if oil prices and inflation come down.
Who Gets the Time AI Saves?
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues that the answer to the question reflects what a leader considers “time well spent.”
November 10, 2026
What team members—and leaders—can do to fix a team that’s not on track.
In a key move, the Prime Minister says he will be pushing pay-transparency legislation that has created difficulties in the EU. Will Britain handle it more smoothly?
While shedding factory-line positions, manufacturers have added over 300,000 white-collar roles. How AI is behind all this.
With roughly half of all executives and employees ignoring best practices, experts worry that a catastrophe may occur.
Losing employee trust is something leaders worry about but rarely put on par with other risks. That could change.
Men now account for 40% or more of paid family-leave claims, but do so in a sporadic way that challenges firms.
May 9, 2018
An extensive new Korn Ferry report finds that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled because there aren’t enough skilled people to take them.
March 30, 2018
On the 37th anniversary of the infamous “I’m in control” line, experts ponder how much leadership has changed.
January 16, 2018
Emotional Intelligence expert Dan Goleman explains how skillful leaders can recognize workplace conflicts and help others get past them.
November 14, 2017
The ability to sway, not dictate to others, can make or break a corporate chief, says emotional intelligence pro Dan Goleman.
November 8, 2017
A landmark Korn Ferry study reveals key insights on what traits put women ahead despite diversity issues that still persist.
November 7, 2017
Savvy leaders are excellent at identifying relationships and networks, writes emotional intelligence expert Dan Goleman.
August 31, 2017
Announcing bad news on the traditional
July 24, 2017
The strongest leaders have more than one way to motivate people, Daniel Goleman writes.
July 5, 2017
Don’t let sudden changes keep you from staying focused on your goals, writes emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman. Third in a series.
June 7, 2017
Keep your disruptive impulses in check, writes Emotional Intelligence expert Daniel Goleman. Second in a series.
May 17, 2017
Emotional Intelligence expert Daniel Goleman explains the connection between your emotions and your ability to lead. First in a series.
March 1, 2017
Daniel Goleman shows how having a strong emotional intelligence can help navigate difficult situations.