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 some of the best articles/blogs on a 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
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…
Successful Private Equity Firms Manage Talent Differently
How Top Private Equity Firms Are Winning Through Talent Strategy For decades, private equity (PE) firms have built their reputations on operational excellence, financial discipline, and strategic deal-making. But today’s most successful PE…
20 Qualities of a Bad Leader You Should Avoid
Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls: What NOT to Do as a Leader Leadership isn’t just about what you do—it’s equally about what you avoid. The article, “20 Qualities of a Bad Leader You Should Avoid”,…
The CEO as Chief Resilience Officer
The CEO as Chief Resilience Officer: Why the Future Belongs to the Steady and Adaptable CEOs are no longer expected to simply drive growth or execute strategy. They are now expected to be…
The Value of Being a Curious CEO
The Power of Curiosity in Leadership Being curious is a prerequisite to being a successful leader. It’s not just a personal strength—it’s a strategic advantage. In “The Value of Being a Curious CEO,”…
The Playbook for Auditing ArtificiaI Intelligence Opportunities (Q2 2025 Edition)
By leveraging the insights and frameworks presented in this playbook, organizations can make informed decisions about Artificial Intelligence investments, mitigate risks associated with implementation, and harness AI's full potential to drive innovation and…
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