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Thought Leadership

Most leadership teams have more information than ever. The real issue is whether they have the full picture before deciding what needs to be fixed. This series is a practical …

The most dangerous point in an organizational recovery is often the moment it begins to look successful. I have seen this in hospitals, utilities, mines, banks and public agencies. The …

“We can do this.” No data behind those three words. Just enough conviction in the room to end the debate before it started. I watched that happen inside a large …

Why execution keeps failing for predictable reasons This is Article 6 in a seven-part series examining what the NCSU 2026 Top Risks Report surfaces, and what it doesn’t. The report …

Why Speed Becomes Dangerous When Strategy Is Unclear This is the 2nd in a series of seven articles Few explanations feel as intuitively correct as this one: we’re moving too …

Hallway of Change
The Long Hallway of Change
We’re not “going through a rough patch” anymore. We’re living in a long hallway. That hallway is what...
Pushing the Boulder Uphill
Why Your Hybrid Strategy Feels Like Pushing a Boulder Uphill
You’ve redesigned the office. Implemented hot-desks. Created flexible work policies. Yet nothing...
Each platform looks solid on its own. The risk emerges in the space between them
What the 2026 Risk Report Doesn't Say and Why it Matters
A seven-part executive series on why strategy, change, and risk keep disconnecting When strategy, change,...
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The Capability Recession
Why trade uncertainty isn’t the real problem Everyone’s watching the trade talks. I’m...
Shortcuts to Success
Obsessed with Outcomes
Short-Cutting Process Breeds the Next Corporate Scandal When leaders trumpet results and dismiss the...
Playbook
Repositioning Risk as an Advantage
The playbook that repositions risk from overhead to advantage Risk used to sit on the expense line,...
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