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Management Experts

Experts and scholars exchange views during the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions on June 24, 2026 in Dalian, Liaoning Province of China.

As Summer Davos Debates Innovation, Purpose Is the Bigger Story

As leaders gather in Dalian for Summer Davos, Jennie McLaughlin and Sarah Rozenthuler explore why organizations are reaching for technology, planning and agility frameworks while overlooking a more fundamental requirement: purpose.
By Sarah Rozenthuler and Jennie McLaughlin
An empty office desk surrounded by filing cabinets

The Innovation Gap Emerging Inside Corporate America

Innovinco’s Tom Pullen examines why economic uncertainty and the accelerating A.I. transition may create the ideal conditions for transformative innovation. Periods of constraint often force organizations to move faster, experiment more effectively and rethink how breakthrough ideas are built.
By Tom Pullen
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The Efficiency Trap Inside Corporate A.I. Spending

Leadership expert Nik Kinley examines the organizational risks emerging from the corporate rush to fund A.I. He argues that layoffs tied to A.I. investment may quietly erode psychological safety, suppress dissent and leave leaders increasingly disconnected from the realities inside their own organizations.
By Nik Kinley
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The Entry-Level Crisis and the Talent We Can’t Afford to Lose

By Dr. Kathy Bloomgarden
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When Employee Wellness Programs Backfire: Rethinking Culture and Retention in 2025

By Gaelle Devins
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The Art of the Hard Talk: Mastering the Conversations That Decide Careers

By Sarah Rozenthuler
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Beyond Compliance: What Neurodivergent Women Actually Need at Work

By Katie Friedman and Alex Campbell
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Executive Agility: How Businesses Are Reimagining the C-Suite

By Sara Daw
Illustration of a silhouetted human figure with a tangled line representing the brain and puzzle pieces floating around the body, symbolizing the complexity and individuality of neurodivergent minds.

ADHD Isn’t a Trend. It’s a Competitive Edge—When Workplaces Adapt.

By Alex Partridge
Illustration of a person walking toward a glowing, swirling path shaped like a keyhole, symbolizing access to a new, transformative way forward.

Why Gen Z Is Turning Away from Leadership—and What It Means for the Future of Work

By Megan Dalla-Camina
A woman in an oversized gray blazer and purple heels sits at a desk in a corporate office, staring blankly with her head resting on her hand next to an old keyboard.

The New Corporate Status Symbol: Inner Peace

By Josephine McGrail
Illustration of a central red figure outlined in black, surrounded by blue silhouettes, symbolizing visibility, identity, and leadership within diverse groups.

The Silent Ceiling: How Reputation Shapes Power for Diverse Leaders

By Charlotte Otter
A businessperson in a suit walking past a futuristic office building facade, symbolizing departure from traditional corporate roles.

A New Executive Exit Strategy: The Rise of the Fractional C-Suite

By Sara Daw
Macro photograph of a honeybee on golden honeycomb, illustrating the collaborative structure of hive life

The Hive Model: A Smarter Alternative to the ‘Hero CEO’ Myth

By Philip Atkinson
Mark Carney walking outside a government building, wearing a dark suit and tie, exuding calm and composure.

What CEOs Can Learn from the Boring Power of Mark Carney

By David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie
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The Science of Happy Workplaces: What Data Tells Us About Stress and Satisfaction

By Lord Mark Price
llustration of an overwhelmed office worker sitting at a cluttered desk while coworkers hand him more work, symbolizing burnout and stress in the modern workplace.

A Culture of Pressure: How Modern Workplaces Are Fueling a Mental Health Crisis

By Zoe Sinclair
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Power Scrambles the Brain: How Authority Warps Judgment and Empathy

By Nik Kinley
Pop art-style grid of Starbucks ceramic mugs in various saturated color treatments, referencing Andy Warhol’s iconic repetition technique.

Starbucks and the Science of CEO Transitions: Lessons from the First 90 Days

By Michael Watkins
A colorful grid illustration of diverse individuals in professional attire, representing various ethnicities, genders, and roles, symbolizing inclusion and equity in the workforce.

The Price of Fairness: How DEI Can Fuel America’s Economic Revival

By Roy Swan
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The AI-Powered Workplace Skills Era Needs a Lesson Plan

By Duncan James
An illustration of a man and a woman, each climbing a red ladder, against a backdrop of the sky and clouds.

Elevating Women in Leadership: An Allyship Guide for Men

By Trish Dyl and Sasha Krstic

How Effective Business Leaders Navigate Change

By Rose Fass

What Nelson Peltz’s ‘Surprising’ Anti-Woke Campaign Can Teach Us

By Roy Swan
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