Leadership

Flipping the Pyramid: Steps Companies Can Take to Close the Opportunity Gap

Now is the time for business leaders to equalize the playing field and change the narrative around what it really means to succeed in America, write Scott A. Snyder and John Hope Bryant in this opinion piece.

How CFOs Can Be Better Leaders in the Age of COVID-19

The quality of their relationships will be the differentiating factor for CFO success, write Catherine Dixon and her co-authors in this opinion piece.

Five Ways Leaders Can Reinforce Company Purpose During a Crisis

Building purpose into a company or brand has oftentimes been just a talking point, but today it is imperative, write Americus Reed, Brad Messinger and John Bremen in this opinion[…]

Why Nurturing Talent Will Help Companies Survive the Pandemic

Great leaders develop talent on a continuous basis, according to Tuck School of Business professor Sydney Finkelstein. In a conversation with Wharton’s Peter Cappelli, he explains why that’s more important[…]

Navigating a Crisis: Why Company Culture Is Key

Amway CEO Milind Pant discusses the importance of “leading from the heart” and the lessons he’s learned during the coronavirus pandemic.

How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Global Firms Communicate

Lori Ryerkerk, chairman, president and CEO at Celanese, recently spoke with Wharton's Peter Cappelli about how the pandemic is reshaping her company’s culture and her own leadership style.

How the Pandemic Can Lead to a More Sustainable Future

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers have a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to lead the way towards a low-carbon future, says Lord Greg Barker, executive chairman of En+ Group and[…]

Four Ways to Keep Teams Calm and Focused During a Crisis

Jeff McLean, a former Navy fighter pilot, shares lessons that are relevant for business leaders in fast-changing times.

How an ‘Employees First’ Pandemic Response Pays Off

When the coronavirus pandemic began, PriceSmart CEO Sherry Bahrambeygui reset the company’s culture and found more productive ways to get things done. In a recent conversation with Wharton’s Mike Useem,[…]

The Problem with Heroes

For any leader, the ongoing presence of heroes is both a cause for celebration and a reason for deep concern, because it indicates a failure of the wider system, writes[…]

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