Making Earth the Only Shareholder

Making Earth the Only Shareholder

by Daniel Goleman, originally published by Korn Ferry in KF Insights Breaking news on the purpose front this month:  Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard, bestowed ownership of the company to the Patagonia Purpose Trust and the Holdfast Collective, a nonprofit...
Covering All The Bases

Covering All The Bases

by Nathan Penn, originally published by Korn Ferry in Briefings Magazine As his team arrived in Florida for spring training a year ago last February, Ross Atkins, the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, had every reason to be hopeful. He had just signed several...
Your Brain On Zoom

Your Brain On Zoom

By Arianne Cohen, originally published by Korn Ferry in Briefings Magazine Lights and video gear are strewn around Liz Lathan’s desk, which resembles a television studio. She’s in preparation mode. “I’ve got great natural lighting from this eastern-facing window, but...
War and Peace

War and Peace

by Russell Pearlman, originally published by Korn Ferry in Briefings Magazine In the eyes of John Maynard Keynes, the world in 1914 was an economic marvel. Those fortunate enough to be alive then had access to conveniences, comforts, and amenities surpassing anything...
Summer Vacations, Abbreviated

Summer Vacations, Abbreviated

by Cheryl D’Cruz-Young, Kevin Cashman, Brian Bloom, and Mark Royal, originally published by Korn Ferry in Insights t was a summer on steroids in 2021. With a strong economy, one of the healthiest job markets in decades, and a lull in the COVID-19 pandemic,...
The Purpose Behind a Turnaround

The Purpose Behind a Turnaround

By Daniel Goleman, originally published by Korn Ferry in Insights There’s a paradox about purpose. On the one hand, we know purpose boosts profit and that people are wired to be motivated by what’s meaningful to them. Both facts make the case for embracing purpose and...