The age of the disposable leader
Chief executive churnover is less visible than political headrolling but can be just as disruptive
Chief executive churnover is less visible than political headrolling but can be just as disruptive

Much of their time is spent appeasing and aligning competing forces

No leader can do it all. Recognising what is sufficient can be liberating.

Colourful details about a boss’s past are rarely unique and may achieve little

Sharing the leadership burden remains rare but is not without benefits

The audience that bosses are often most anxious to impress is their peers

Lack of agency ruins careers — but we can all regain a bit of control