Korn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered

Experts say long-tenured CEOs may hinder the innovation required for business to grow. With succession rates for CEOs aged 64 and older dropping by 8% last year, two leadership pros explore solutions.

A quarter of workers have seen conflicts at the office over politics. Two experts discuss navigating a political minefield with colleagues—and clients. 

Older generations have taken issue with Gen Z at the workplace, but perhaps it's senior employees that need to change. Two experts discuss.

Liz Ryan, CEO and founder of Human Workplace, discusses innovative approaches to job hunting in today's competitive market. She emphasizes the need for networking in new ways and presents unique techniques like 'pain letters' to engage hiring managers. The conversation delves into the role of AI in hiring processes and the shift towards skills-based evaluations. Ryan also highlights the importance of authenticity in online profiles and adapting to emerging workforce trends, including the gig economy.

Seismic, nerve-shattering events seem to be occurring with more frequency. Two experts discuss the new skillsets leaders need to meet the moment.

AI agents—capable of tasks only humans could once do—are the latest evolution in AI. We interviewed one of them to discuss their future in the workplace.

An ongoing trade war is putting company leaders' agility to the test. Two experts explore how to address the current unpredictability.

Consensus-building leadership may be on the wane. Two leadership pros discuss the impact.

Only 2 in 3 employees highly trust their employer. Two experts discuss the unique ways firms are restoring faith in leadership.

Smart, well-qualified, easy to work with—and unemployed. That's the frustrating situation an unusual number of white-collar workers find themselves in. An expert looks at what job seekers can do to improve their chances of landing a role.