A leader's calendar is the most accurate record of what actually governs their behaviour. Research on values incongruence shows this gap is among the most corrosive sources of dissatisfaction.
Intellectual dominance in leadership is rarely named because it is so often rewarded. Here is what Adam Grant and Amy Edmondson's research says about the cost to the team.
High-functioning leaders maintain a subjective sense of performing well past the point where performance has declined. Here is what cognitive fatigue research says.
The impulse to act under ambiguity is neurological as much as it is social. Here is what strategic patience actually requires, and how self-awareness builds the capacity.
Conflict avoidance in leadership is rarely dramatic. It is the accumulation of small justified deferrals. Here is what Amy Edmondson's research on psychological safety says.
The performance of certainty is widespread in leadership. Research on emotional labour shows it is also metabolically expensive. Here is what happens when it becomes the default.
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