Leadership Adaptability Assessment for CEOs and Senior Leaders
March 25, 2026
If you are looking for a leadership adaptability assessment for CEOs, a practical executive self-assessment for change leadership, or a business leadership tool to improve adaptability and decision-making, this guide will give you…
2026 CEO-Business Owner Outlook – THE Great Reconciliation
January 30, 2026
The last decade rewarded speed, leverage, and optionality. Leaders could move quickly, rely on cheap capital to smooth mistakes, and offset weakness in one area with strength in another. That margin has largely…
A CEO’s Framework for New Year Execution Momentum
January 16, 2026
This framework is not about motivation, resolutions, or working harder. It is about discipline. It provides a clear, structured approach for leaders who want to move beyond planning sessions and turn strategy into…
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
October 30, 2024
BEA is one of the world's leading statistical agencies. Although it is a relatively small agency, the BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence the decisions made by…
Middle Market Journal
October 24, 2024
Middle Market Journal (MMJ) is an online hub that shares useful ideas, stories, and business cases aimed at middle-market companies—those falling between small businesses and large enterprises, typically with revenues ranging from roughly $5…
KPI.org
August 28, 2024
What Is KPI.org? KPI.org is a free online resource designed to help organizations—large and small—understand, develop, and apply Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) effectively. It’s sponsored by the Balanced Scorecard Institute (BSI) and supported…
ITR Fed Watch
April 8, 2024
Fed Watch, Translated for Business Owners The Federal Reserve can feel distant, technical, and overly complicated—but its decisions eventually show up in every business. Interest rates influence borrowing costs. They shape customer demand.…
BCG Henderson Institute
December 16, 2022
At its core, the Institute is Boston Consulting Group’s think tank—built to explore and develop new ideas across business, technology, economics, and science, and to translate those ideas into insights leaders can actually…
Visual Capitalist
February 23, 2022
Visual Capitalist: Making Sense of a World That’s Moving Faster Than You Can Process We’re not short on information. We’re drowning in it. Charts. Reports. Articles. Opinions. Every day, more data is created…
Free Business Lessons – Harvard Business School Online
February 6, 2022
Harvard Business School online business courses Why Most Learning Doesn’t Change Behavior—and What Actually Does Most business owners are not short on learning. They’ve read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Attended the…
CPI Inflation Calculator
January 25, 2022
CPI Inflation Calculator The Illusion of Numbers—Why a Dollar Is Never Just a Dollar Most business decisions are made using numbers. Revenue. Costs. Budgets. Investments. And we tend to treat those numbers as…
The Business Model Analyst
November 30, 2021
The Business Model Analyst Understanding a Business Isn’t About What It Does—It’s About How It Works Most people can describe a business. What it sells. Who it serves. What industry it’s in. But…
Wharton@Work
August 25, 2021
Wharton@Work The Slow Drift Most Leaders Don’t See Coming Most leaders don’t wake up one day and realize they’re behind. It happens gradually. The world changes. Markets shift. Technology evolves. And you’re still…
Kauffman Entrepreneurs
August 5, 2021
Entrepreneurship.org The Gap Between Having an Idea—and Building Something Real Most people have ideas. Better products. New services. Different ways of doing things. But very few turn those ideas into something real. Not…
Private Equity
August 5, 2021
WSJ Pro Private Equity A Specialized Information Source for Private Equity Professionals WSJ Pro Private Equity is a subscription-based information service focused on the private equity industry. It is part of the Wall…
MindTools
July 5, 2021
MindTools A Management and Leadership Skills Development Platform MindTools is a digital learning and development platform focused on building management, leadership, and workplace effectiveness skills. It provides a library of on-demand resources designed…
London Business Forum
March 31, 2021
A Leadership Development and Business Learning Events Platform London Business Forum is a professional learning and events organization focused on leadership development, workplace performance, and business education. The platform delivers live events, virtual…
ITR Economics
March 31, 2021
An Economic Forecasting and Business Intelligence Consulting Firm ITR Economics is an economic forecasting and consulting firm that provides business leaders with economic analysis, forecasting services, and strategic planning guidance. Founded in 1948,…
The National Law Review
March 24, 2021
A Legal News and Business Law Analysis Platform The National Law Review (NLR) is a digital legal news and analysis publication focused on business law, regulatory developments, litigation, and public policy. The platform…
Frederick Innovative Technology Center
February 16, 2021
FITCI: A Business Incubator and Entrepreneurial Support Organization FITCI (Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.) is a nonprofit business incubator and accelerator based in Frederick, Maryland. Founded in 2004, the organization was created to…
National Federation of Independent Businesses
February 16, 2021
NFIB A Small Business Advocacy and Policy Organization NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents and advocates for the interests of small and independent business owners across…
The City of Frederick Office of Economic Development
February 16, 2021
A City Economic Development and Business Growth Organization BusinessInFrederick.com is the official economic development platform for the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, focused on supporting business attraction, expansion, entrepreneurship, workforce development,…
Trading Economics
February 16, 2021
A Global Economic Data and Forecasting Platform TradingEconomics.com is a global economic data, forecasting, and financial market platform that provides real-time statistics, historical data, economic indicators, forecasts, and analytics for countries, industries, and…
Strategy + Business
February 16, 2021
strategy+business A Global Business Strategy and Leadership Publication strategy+business is an award-winning business management and corporate strategy publication published by PwC and associated with the global Strategy& consulting network. The platform provides articles,…
ProSight Financial Association
February 16, 2021
A Financial Services Leadership, Risk, and Compliance Association ProSight Financial Association is a nonprofit professional association serving the banking and financial services industry through research, training, analytics, benchmarking, professional development, and collaborative industry…
O*Net Online
February 16, 2021
A Workforce Development and Occupational Information Platform ONET OnLine and the ONET Resource Center are workforce development and occupational information platforms sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA).…
The National Center for Employee Ownership
February 16, 2021
The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) A Nonprofit Organization Focused on Employee Ownership and ESOP Education The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) is a nonprofit membership, research, and educational organization dedicated…
Entrepreneur.com
February 16, 2021
Entrepreneur.com A Global Entrepreneurship, Small Business, and Leadership Media Platform Entrepreneur.com is a global business media platform and digital publication focused on entrepreneurship, small business management, leadership, innovation, franchising, startups, and wealth creation.…
Executive Book Summaries
February 16, 2021
A Business Book Summary and Executive Learning Platform Summary.com is a business learning and executive education platform best known for its Executive Book Summaries®, condensed text and audio summaries of bestselling business and…
Free Management Library
February 16, 2021
ManagementHelp.org A Free Management, Leadership, and Organizational Development Resource Platform ManagementHelp.org, also known as the Free Management Library, is an online educational platform that provides free resources, training materials, guides, and tools on…
Harvard Business Review
February 16, 2021
Harvard Business Review A Global Business Leadership and Management Publication Harvard Business Review (HBR) is a leading business management and leadership publication produced by Harvard Business Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School.…
JimCollins.com
February 16, 2021
A Leadership Research and Management Thought Leadership Platform JimCollins.com is the official website of business researcher, author, and leadership thinker Jim Collins, known for his research on organizational excellence, leadership, company performance, and…
Kellogg Insight
February 16, 2021
A Business Research and Leadership Insights Publication Kellogg Insight is the research and thought leadership publication of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The platform translates academic research and faculty expertise…
Knowledge@Wharton
February 16, 2021
A Business Research and Executive Thought Leadership Publication Knowledge at Wharton is the digital research and thought leadership publication of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. The platform publishes articles, interviews,…
Live Plan
February 16, 2021
A Business Planning and Financial Forecasting Platform LivePlan is a cloud-based business planning, financial forecasting, and performance management platform developed by Palo Alto Software. The platform helps entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, advisors, and…
McKinsey Quarterly
February 16, 2021
A Business Strategy and Management Thought Leadership Publication McKinsey Quarterly is McKinsey & Company’s long-running business strategy and management publication. It provides research, executive insights, interviews, and analysis on leadership, strategy, operations, organization,…
MIT Sloan Management Review
February 16, 2021
A Research-Based Management and Leadership Publication MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) is a research-driven business publication published by the MIT Sloan School of Management. Founded in 1959, the platform focuses on leadership,…
AllBusiness
February 16, 2021
A Small Business and Entrepreneurship Resource Platform AllBusiness.com is an online business and entrepreneurship publication focused on small business management, leadership, finance, marketing, operations, and startup growth. Founded in 1999, the platform provides…
Edward Lowe Foundation
February 16, 2021
An Entrepreneurship and Second-Stage Business Development Foundation Edward Lowe Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on entrepreneurship, second-stage business growth, leadership development, and economic development. Founded in 1985 by Ed and Darlene Lowe,…
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How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio This video offers a clear and concise explanation of how the economic machine works, presented by Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates. Dalio breaks down the complex workings of the economy into simple,…
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Founder City CEO Panel This video captures a dynamic CEO roundtable discussion, offering a unique glimpse into the minds of successful entrepreneurs from Maryland. Led by Ed Robinson, the panel, featuring founders from diverse sectors like technology,…
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11 Habits of Successful CEOs Based on the search results, when referencing “Pete Scott” in the context of “11 Habits of Successful CEOs,” it’s important to understand his perspective as someone who has analyzed and presented key leadership…
The End of Cheap Capital
June 24, 2026
The End of Cheap Capital Executive Introduction For years, cheap debt made many strategic choices feel easier. Growth investments, acquisitions, digital bets, buybacks, and operating expansion could often be justified because capital itself…
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2026
December 28, 2025
Unlike previous tech waves that focused on faster devices or new platforms, technology trends in 2026 center on integration. AI is becoming a true partner in thinking and execution. Automation is stepping into…
Joy at Work Matters More Than You May Realize
March 6, 2025
The Case for Joy: Why Enjoying Work Is the New Competitive Advantage In BCG’s slideshow article “Enjoying Work Matters More Than You May Realize,” authors Deborah Lovich and Rosie Sargeant argue that joy…
Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Strategy
October 24, 2024
Build Now, Exit Well: Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Strategy You’ve spent years—maybe decades—building your business. But what happens when it’s time to move on? Whether you’re dreaming of retirement, eyeing…
From start-up to centaur: Leadership lessons on scaling
April 30, 2024
This playbook for founder CEOs on scaling from start-up to standout and beyond borrows lessons from the global B2B software-as-a-service industry. Scaling is no easy feat. Even companies that develop successful products have a…
A Growth Strategy that Creates and Protects Value
April 15, 2024
Growth That Creates and Protects Value In “A Growth Strategy that Creates and Protects Value,” Harvard Business Review authors David A. Hofmann and John J. Sumanth argue that innovation should not be treated…
Organizational health is (still) the key to long-term performance
February 22, 2024
McKinsey’s latest findings on organizational health demonstrate that it remains the best predictor of value creation and a sustainable source of competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace. Organizational health refers to how effectively…
How Fast Should Your Company Really Grow?
February 17, 2024
Growth—in revenues and profits—is the yardstick by which the competitive fitness and health of organizations is measured. Consistent profitable growth is thus a near universal goal for leaders—and an elusive one. To achieve…
The State of Organizations 2023: Ten shifts transforming organizations
May 23, 2023
Through the State of Organizations Survey, conversations with CEOs and their teams, and the findings of recent McKinsey research, we have identified ten of the most important organizational shifts that businesses need to…
Something’s coming: How US companies can build resilience, survive a downturn, and thrive in the next cycle
January 19, 2023
The US economy continues to throw off mixed signals. But one thing is becoming clear: executives should prepare for an extended period of higher interest rates. …the US economy has produced another confusing…
What Defines a Successful Organization?
October 3, 2022
The characteristics that help an organization succeed have changed over the past century. While a highly structured, top-down management style used to be companies’ preferred approach to organization, the internet has made this…
Today and beyond: The next generation challenges the status quo of family business
April 4, 2022
Business as usual isn’t an option in a world characterized by economic disruption, pervasive uncertainty, and climate change. PwC’s Global NextGen Survey 2022, the most extensive survey of the next generation of family…
Business Forecasts Are Reliably Wrong — Yet Still Valuable
March 22, 2022
Business forecasts are often wrong — and yet they can still be a powerful tool for savvy leaders if they view them in aggregate and ask the right questions. The authors offer six…
Top Performers Have a Superpower: Happiness
February 23, 2022
A large-scale study found that well-being predicts outstanding job performance…In short, not only do happiness and optimism matter to employee performance, but they matter a lot, and both predict how well employees will do
How to deal with price increases in this inflationary market
February 6, 2022
Merchants today are planning and buying for their categories amid one of the hardest inflationary environments industry has seen in decades. When a supplier brings a price increase to a merchant, especially in…
Research: How Long Should a Founder Remain CEO?
December 20, 2021
How Long Should a Founder Remain CEO? Executive Overview Harvard Business Review’s article examines a high-stakes leadership question for founders, boards, and investors: does founder-led leadership continue to create value as a company…
From the great attrition to the great adaptation (Podcast)
November 5, 2021
To keep top talent in the fold, managers must actively change their leadership styles—focusing less on controls and more on culture and connections.
Managing the people side of risk
October 11, 2021
Companies can create a powerful risk culture without turning the organization upside down.
KPIs Aren’t Just About Assessing Past Performance
October 6, 2021
Many companies track KPIs as a way of predicting performance. To really exploit the predictive power of KPIs, though, you need to map how the KPIs for your key stakeholders feed into each…
‘Great Attrition’ or ‘Great Attraction’? The choice is yours
September 13, 2021
A record number of employees are quitting or thinking about doing so. Organizations that take the time to learn why—and act thoughtfully—will have an edge in attracting and retaining talent.
Creativity Regained
August 18, 2021
Redford consistently reinvented himself and expected Sundance to keep evolving. He resisted compromise, prioritized the quality of revenue over short-term gains, and created an environment where risk and originality were encouraged.
Why AI That Teaches Itself to Achieve a Goal Is the Next Big Thing
August 13, 2021
What’s the difference between the creative power of game-playing AIs and the predictive AIs most companies seem to use? How they learn. The AIs that thrive at games like Go, creating never before…
The postpandemic board agenda: Redefining corporate resilience
August 5, 2021
Faced with a global crisis in 2020, board directors and executives reported a renewed focus on corporate resilience in our latest McKinsey Global Survey on the board. Now, as boards (and the restof…
Trends that will define 2021 and beyond: Six months on
July 31, 2021
In January 2021, McKinsey & Company made a series of projections about trends that would characterize 2021 and the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, some countries have rolled out widespread COVID-19-vaccination…
What Drives Growth in Midsize Firms?
July 1, 2021
How does growth transpire in the underrecognized midsize firm? In the authors’ research, they found that the owners, CEOs, and top managers of midsize companies tend to describe their competitive advantage in terms…
Why Business Schools Need to Teach Experimentation
June 17, 2021
A combination of the availability of massive amounts of consumer data and improved computing power, plus the fact that it’s easier and cheaper to randomize participants than ever before, has created the perfect…
What executives are saying about the future of hybrid work
May 24, 2021
Despite the embrace of a hybrid model, though, most organizations have only begun to think through and articulate the specifics of how to carry out a more permanent mix of remote and on-site working…
How To Launch A New Business: Three Approaches That Work
May 24, 2021
Figuring out the right approach to business building is especially important now as new opportunities for innovation surface. Prompted by the pandemic, new business-building archetypes have emerged, such as remote service provision, digital retail, and…
What Makes Successful Frameworks Rise Above the Rest
April 30, 2021
Frameworks are everywhere in business. Some, such as the BCG growth share matrix, Porter’s Five Forces, and SWOT analysis, have had a lasting impact on business strategy and practice. And many managers have…
Organizing for the Future: Nine Keys to Becoming a Future-Ready Company
March 27, 2021
To better organize for a postpandemic future, leaders should embrace nine imperatives that collectively explain “who we are” as an organization, “how we operate,” and “how we grow.”
