October 13, 2025

The Hidden Beliefs That Hold Leaders Back

And how to leave them behind.

When Authentic Leadership Backfires

Nine examples of when being yourself puts your reputation at risk.

5 Critical Skills Leaders Need in the Age of AI

Success hinges less on the technology itself than on how you adapt your leadership.

The Power of Metaphors When Introducing Change Initiatives

A metaphor is a lightning flash—it illuminates the landscape in an instant, helping to calm the brain, coordinate energy, and clarify direction.

4 Organizational Red Flags That Turn Off Job Candidates

And what hiring managers and companies should do differently.

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Bag Man: The Story Behind the Improbable Rise of Coach

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In Bag Man, Lew Frankfort explains how the son of a Bronx policeman, after working in city government, built a business that challenged conventions, grew it 1000%, and became recognized as one of the world's best CEOs. Throughout the book, Frankfort considers a more personal aspect of leadership—how the double-edged sword of fear and drive can lead to success but also take a toll. He shares his struggles with a haunting fear of failure, including how it drove an obsession with consumer insights that made Coach unique in the industry.

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Leading to Win Toolkit: Four Practices to Define Your Leadership Advantage

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The Leading to Win Toolkit: Four Practices to Define Your Leadership Advantage includes actionable exercises to help you apply A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin’s leadership framework, along with additional articles that cover strategies based on the following four practices: the theory of comparative advantage, identifying and developing your strengths, effective delegation, and building trust in teams.

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