Favorite Articles
I don’t always have time to read a book on a topic, so I subscribe to multiple online and print business resources. I also regularly scan the internet to see what new helpful insights are available. I’ve categorized what I believe are some of the best articles/blogs on variety of business topics. I am eager to learn more, so please send me a link to anything you find especially useful at robin_ed@capacity-building.com
“Building Your Own High-Performance Organization” lays out a practical path for leaders who want to turn strategy into sustained results. The authors introduce Bain’s Organizational Navigator, a way to diagnose where you’re strong,…
Why Agentic AI Projects Fail—and How to Set Yours Up for Success
Why Agentic AI Projects Fail—and How to Set Yours Up for Success Build agents that create ROI, not chaos. Agentic AI can pursue goals, take actions, and adapt—but many projects flop due to…
How Coach K Does It
A Coach’s Journey Beyond the Wins Mike Krzyzewski—known to the world as “Coach K”—built one of the most remarkable legacies in the history of sports. Over four decades at Duke University and on…
Executives love their AI rollouts, but employees aren’t buying it
AI may be the shiny new tool that executives are excited to roll out, but many employees aren’t buying into the hype. While leadership often believes these initiatives are under control and delivering…
Where Traditional Succession Planning Falls Short
Where Traditional Succession Planning Falls Short Why Your Leadership Pipeline May Be Weaker Than You Think—and What to Do About It For decades, succession planning has been a standard feature in most leadership…
Mastering the building blocks of strategy
Mastering the Building Blocks of Strategy A Practical Blueprint for Building Enduring Competitive Advantage Many leaders find themselves grappling with a familiar question: “What’s our strategy—and is it working?” The truth is, great…
How Strategy Champions Win
How Strategy Champions Win: Turning Bold Ideas Into Market Power “A good strategy honestly acknowledges the challenges being faced and provides an approach to overcoming them.”— Richard P. Rumelt In a world of…
Ultimate guide to customer focus in 2025
Is Your Business Truly Customer-Focused? Here’s Why That Matters More Than Ever In today’s economy, client expectations are rising faster than most companies can adapt. A late response, clunky interface, or one-size-fits-all approach…
How Great Leaders Communicate
How Great Leaders Communicate In a world flooded with information, great leaders rise above the noise — not by talking more, but by communicating better. Communication is no longer a soft skill —…
How the Busiest People Find Joy
How the Busiest People Find Joy By Leslie A. Perlow, Sari Mentser, and Salvatore J. AffinitoHarvard Business Review, July/August 2025 Even in a nonstop world, joy isn’t out of reach—it’s hidden in how…
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