Leadership

How to build up your courage, one step at a time

August 7, 2026 • by Jim R. Detert in Leadership • 10 min read • Audio availableAudio available

Workplace bravery is too often seen through the lens of a few heroic whistleblowers. But choosing small everyday acts of courage is a skill that can be learned by everyone, writes Jim...

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Five types of questions for better strategic decision-making

April 19, 2024 • by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Leadership • 4 min read

When facing uncertainty, effective leaders ask smart questions. But what does this mean? Through extensive research and collaboration with executives, we’ve identified five types of questions for better straategic decision-making....

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