Author: Tori Adams
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Leadership Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: How to Pace for Sustainable Success
The end of the year often feels like a sprint to the finish line—deadlines pile up, calendars compress, and performance is directly measured by our ability to complete urgent tasks. As we turn the page into a new business year, the leadership challenge shifts. What matters most now isn’t how fast we move, but how Read more
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Lessons From Improv for Business Leaders
Between new technologies, shifting markets, and global instability, leaders today face constant change and are expected to be extremely adaptable, resilient and agile. But how do leaders actually cultivate these skills? There’s no shortage of expert takes—type these keywords into Forbes’ search bar and you’ll find plenty—but for this month’s newsletter, I’m turning my attention to Read more
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How to Cultivate Perspective at Your Organization
Being a leader can be extremely isolating. You’re managing up, you’re managing down, and, perhaps even more challenging, you’re managing yourself. You’re wearing approximately 17 hats, and you barely have time to think or connect with your peers. Amidst all that, perspective might be hard to come by. A John Hopkins report from 2024 found that leaders Read more
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Why “Good Enough” Beats Perfection in Leadership: The Case for 60%
As leaders, a big part of our role is the pursuit of perfection. We seek impenetrable levels of team alignment, we craft thoughtful proposals where no detail goes unnoticed, we pick apart external comms until we have a V10 that we feel good about. In short, we have a vision for the potential of each Read more
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A Leader’s Guide to Integrating AI Without Alienating Their Team
AI adoption is accelerating at a rapid pace—with 95% of U.S. companies already using it—and drastically reshaping how companies operate. Duolingo now calls itself an “AI-first” company. Fiverr is using AI to replace roles once filled by freelancers. This isn’t about a hypothetical future state anymore—the AI revolution is happening today. Companies that ignore the technological Read more
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Your Company Might Be More Like Severance’s Lumon Industries Than You Realize—Here’s How to Change That
Opting to watch Apple TV+’s Severance has been an absolute no-brainer for me. The show pokes fun at corporate culture, features a star-studded cast of geeky yet suave actors (don’t get me started on the insane face cards of Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and Dichen Lachman among others), and fittingly airs every Thursday night at midnight, signaling Read more
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Insights On the Multi-Generational Future of Work
For the first time in history, five generations are concurrently represented in the workforce. From the Silent Generation’s desire for meaning to Gen Z’s entrepreneurial spirit, each generation brings distinct values and unique strengths to the workforce. While this blend of perspectives can create challenges, it also offers rich opportunities for organizations. So, how can Read more
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What Disaster Response Can Teach Us About Organizational Trust
Chances are, your brand has faced an unexpected crisis before. Whether it was caused by a major societal event, a marketing misstep, or a public health emergency, crises often emerge without warning. In these pivotal moments, how a company reacts can either strengthen trust or erode it entirely.The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have been Read more