This Week in Leadership (Dec 2- Dec 8)

The last, toughest task leaders must accomplish in 2024. Plus, why fewer UK-based employees are answering phone calls.

Why do so many leaders struggle with the seemingly innocuous end-of-year note to employees? Plus, why does it seem that no UK-based employee younger than  40 will answer a phone call? Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

A Climate of Aggression, From All Corners

Corporations and leaders are facing increasingly high levels of aggression from customers, employees, and investors. Have firms brought it on themselves?

The Last, Toughest 2024 Goal: The End-of-Year Note

Leaders usually put out a message before the New Year, but sometimes they botch it. Why the stakes are even higher this year.

Britain’s Growing Phone-Call Phobia

Nearly 70% of UK millennials and Gen Zers would rather text than talk on the phone.

5 Ways to Win the Holidays at Work

The holiday crunch can cause burnout or give workers a chance to shine. Here are the smart steps to take. 

In Search of ‘Psychological Richness’

Some challenges are far from burdensome. They’re desirable, says best-selling author Dan Goleman.