Three virtues every good leader must develop.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

AI may be rewriting “how” we work — but not “why” we work. And this has profound implications for leadership.

Author Zack Kass argues that AI will not end work — it will expand it, pushing us toward new ways of creating, connecting, and adding value.

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant emphasizes that while no one excels at a skill initially, effective leadership can uncover and nurture the untapped potential in team members through guidance and practice.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

In an age of polycrisis, argues leadership coach Lisa Bennett, we should spend less time trying to save the world — and focus on savoring it instead.

Tech legend Bob Taylor — a pioneer of the computing revolution — figured out the genius of framing two types of disagreement.

In this excerpt from "The Hypocrisy Trap," Michael Hallsworth explains why accusations of hypocrisy don’t always damage credibility.

Not every company holds an annual food skirmish like OGC — but designing rituals with intentionality can strengthen your corporate soul.

From Charles Schwab to Jensen Huang, great leaders never attribute their success to flawless planning — they point instead to what went wrong.

One of the many reasons I love my job is that, on any given week, I get to talk with a dozen or so smart, thoughtful L&D leaders to hear […]

Aaron Hurst — founder and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Connection — offers a bold new vision for community service.

In this excerpt from "The First Eight," Congressman Jim Clyburn shares the story of Robert Smalls, the man whose audience with Lincoln may have saved the Union army.

The greatest companies navigate change at speed and make it stick at scale. Here’s how IBM started that journey in 2012.

We chat with Mark Klarzynski, founder of PEAK:AIO, on how his company became an international player in data storage for the age of AI.

Richard Fain — Chairman and former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group — explains how a tongue-twister helped boost his company’s fortunes.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Lew Frankfort — Chairman Emeritus of Coach, Inc. — reveals the surest way for a brand to stand the test of time.

Companies are pouring resources into AI, yet capability gaps hold employees back from using it effectively.

Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.

How to foster a workplace environment where employees want to be present, rather than feel forced to be there.

What happens when your boss decides to weaponize positivity in the workplace?

John Amaechi's journey from British bookworm to NBA player and organizational psychologist reveals that high performance requires vision, grit, and the recognition that success is often a collective effort rather than an individual achievement.

High-conflict personalities, characterized by predictable behaviors, create drama in relationships, but by recognizing these patterns in ourselves and others, as suggested by lawyer and therapist Bill Eddy, we can effectively navigate these challenging situations.

The term "onlyness," coined by marketing expert Nilofer Merchant, highlights that each individual's unique qualities represent irreplaceable value in any industry, setting them apart from the competition.

To thrive in a new leadership role, Michael Watkins advises understanding the organization's culture and assessing its needs, which will help you adapt your leadership style and gain support from superiors and team members.

In a complex marketplace, organizations must leverage human potential and overcome challenges in mind sharing through collaborative intelligence, as emphasized by Angie McArthur, to enhance creative problem-solving beyond mere intelligence.

Restaurateur Will Guidara emphasizes that extending hospitality to employees, alongside customers, fosters a culture of shared values and purposeful communication, ultimately enabling staff to feel valued and perform at their best.

Cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand illustrates that a system's tightness or looseness correlates with the threats it faces, and understanding this framework can enhance collaboration, reduce tensions, and improve organizational health.