This Week in Leadership (Mar 31 - Apr 6)

Which particularly timely word are most CEOs avoiding in public? Why hasn’t the expected rebound in mergers and acquisitions materialized? Plus, how can you better adapt to quick changes? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

The One Word Leaders Dare Not Speak

Only 13 major firms used the word ‘recession’ on earnings calls, opting instead for a host of euphemisms.

The M&A Rebound That Wasn’t

Hopes were high that the M&A environment would rebound in 2025. But one bank is slashing its growth projections by 72%.

A New Career Path Takes Off

‘Career resiliency,’ popular in the 1990s, is back with a vengeance. 

5 Ways to React to Quick Changes

Changes, shifts, and reverses to those shifts are widespread and furiously paced this year. Here’s how to respond.

Leading with Empathy

Best-selling author Dan Goleman explains why it’s more essential than ever for leaders to actively listen to what their employees are saying.

Briefings Podcast: A Jolt of Uncertainty

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