The Strategic Value of Boredom, and Doing It Well
In an era of constant stimulation, the ability to tolerate boredom may be one of the defining skills of high performers, creative thinkers, and resilient leaders. This BlueSky Thinking article explores why.
The MBA In 2025, And What It Implies For 2026
How has the MBA performed in 2025, and where is it heading in 2026? From career outcomes to the impact of AI the MBA offers leverage - professional, personal, and psychological - in a world where adaptability may be the most valuable asset of all.
Fear In The Corner Office: How Insecure Managers Silence Talent And Sabotage Progress
Many organisations have encountered their own version of Steve Carell’s Michael Scott in The Office: managers whose authority depends less on enabling others and more on making sure no one outshines them. The result is a culture where people learn to hold back, where speaking up feels risky, and where initiative is carefully rationed.
Once Upon a Time in the Job Market: How Business Schools Are Teaching the Art of Storytelling
In today's environment, storytelling is no longer a “soft” skill. It is a survival skill - the ability to frame decisions, explain trade-offs, humanise strategy and make people care. Business schools, once accused of teaching managers to speak in spreadsheets, are now quietly becoming finishing schools for corporate narrators.
Where Did The CEOs Of The 50 Best-Managed Companies in America Go To School?
BlueSky Thinking reviews the educational and professional backgrounds of the CEOs leading the top 50 companies in the 2025 Drucker Institute Company Ranking. These leaders represent a highly global, highly technical cohort, but with very few women.
What A Simple Thank You Can Do
Can a simple exercise in gratitude at Thanksgiving teach us something about building stronger teams and healthier workplaces? The work of Wharton’s Adam M. Grant and former HBS professor Francesca Gino shows that expressions of gratitude aren’t just nice gestures. They can trigger a cascade of pro-social behaviour, improved collaboration, and better well-being.
Why JPMorgan’s New $3BN Office Might Actually Be A Smart Investment
What does it take to keep employees happy when they're required to work in the office full time? JPMorgan's new HQ might boast a Park Avenue address, a bar and a gym, but is that really what employees need to get better work life balance?
The Dangers Of Having A HiPPO In The Boardroom
When a company bases its decision making on the Highest Paid Person’s Opinion, the HiPPO is born. When one starts throwing its weight around in the boardroom, it can cause catastrophic damage...