How and When Should Leaders Step Down?

There are several important factors that can have a bearing on how corporate and government executives respond to a crisis at their organizations. Find out what those factors are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.” 

Find out the biggest threat that is facing companies today, and why organizations should review and update their crisis management plans on a frequent basis in this episode of “The Crisis Management Minute.” 

In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what government and corporate executives should keep in mind when preparing or activating their strategies to communicate about a crisis. 

How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It's a question many corporations are wrestling with these days. Business and democracy leader Daniella Ballou-Aares shows why companies have both the ability and the responsibility to engage in protecting ele ... Show More

After a series of crises, from the pandemic to geopolitical issues to the current economic conditions, executives are becoming seasoned in handling challenges. Today we’ll explore how executives can evaluate evolving risks, meet the changing needs of their stakeholders and lean i ... Show More

Is succession and continuity planning a standard practice in your organization? Farra Trompeter, co-director, joins Sarah Durham, founder of Big Duck, to explore why it’s smart for executive directors and senior leaders to plan their eventual departures. They discuss the key fact ... Show More

When news breaks of a CEO succession, much of the attention is given to the new leader and how they will change the company. But new research shows that the leave-taking process of the outgoing chief executive is often mishandled, with negative impacts on succession and the organ ... Show More

In this episode, we speak with Eric Olson, a retired US Navy Admiral with a distinguished career in special operations, about the key principles of effective leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty. Eric shares insights from his experiences leading high-performing teams ... Show More

When news breaks of a CEO succession, much of the attention is given to the new leader and how they will change the company. But new research shows that the leave-taking process of the outgoing chief executive is often mishandled, with negative impacts on succession and the organ ... Show More

Should businesses take a stand for or against particular societal issues? And how should leaders determine when and how to engage on these sensitive matters? Harvard Business School senior lecturer Hubert Joly, who led the electronics retailer Best Buy for almost a decade, discus ... Show More

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from Rapid Response featuring Frances in conversation with Bob Safian the former editor-in-chief of Fast Company. Frances and Bob dive into one of the biggest workplace debates today: the real impact of return-to-office mandates. Togeth ... Show More

La flamme se promène dans le pays. Est-ce qu'on est prêt à franchir la course d'obstacles qui s'annonce pour les entreprises qui vont continuer à travailler pendant les JO ? Car certains ne seront pas forcément en vacances. Et ça risque d'être du sport. Pour parler du niveau de p ... Show More

Around the world, the past few years have been marked by increasing political polarization and public outrage. Like it or not, this spills over into the business world, with employees, customers, and shareholders more willing than ever to challenge companies -- and one another -- ... Show More