After Workforce Cuts: What Real Leadership Looks Like
Teams may feel fortunate to still have jobs after major cuts, but that fades. Real leadership starts after the layoffs, when the culture feels stretched thin.
Posts By Adeline Maissonet
Why Are We So Surprised Slow Orgs Move Slowly?
Traditional hierarchy works a lot like speed bumps. It slows teams down no matter how talented or motivated they are. This article breaks down how flattening structure, shortening approval paths, and giving teams full ownership of outcomes removes friction so they can finally move at the speed leaders expect.
No Mentor, No Problem: Navigating Your Career Independently
Having a mentor certainly can help advance your career, but it isn’t the only way to grow professionally. A featured contributor describes specific, valuable alternatives.
Rebuilding Decision-Making Under Pressure: Lessons from the RFO
The RFO aims to streamline federal regulation and expose long‑standing structural bottlenecks. See what leaders can learn from its approach.
Post-Fork in the Road … A Year Later and the Reality of Reinvention
Career forks aren’t clean breaks. They’re braided journeys. This article explores how federal leaders can navigate the messy “now what?” after transition, with practical strategies to reinvent purpose and translate experience into new value.
The Invisible Curriculum: What High Performers Learn That Isn’t Taught
The rules for success were obvious in school but, in the workplace, the real playbook is hidden. Learn the invisible curriculum.
When Innovation Becomes a Liability
A cautionary tale of AI-gone-wrong shows why leaders must audit incentives and embed accountability. Don’t let a click compromise your integrity.
Why Your Calmness is Your Strongest Strategy
A leader’s composure is contagious — your team mirrors your emotional state. How to project calm under pressure and make your presence a strategic asset.
Losing to Win: The $477M Strategic Sacrifice
When is losing $477 million a smart move? Northrop just did it — and it wasn’t a mistake. Short-term pain can be the price of long-term power.
AI Misfires in Government Filings: The Human Cost of Unverified Output
AI can draft your work — but it won’t defend it. Discover why polished ≠ accurate, and why human oversight still rules the room.