How CEOs can build resilience, the power of one, revolutionary breakthroughs that propel growth, and more: The Weekend Read

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As you head into the weekend, get updated on the week’s big insights on how CEOs can build resilience, the power of one, revolutionary breakthroughs that propel growth, and more.

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Today’s CEOs know that disruption is a given, but many leaders aren’t spending enough time building resilience. Ida Kristensen and coauthors examine five actions CEOs can take to make their institutions stronger and less susceptible to shocks.

Rise to the occasion

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A small number of firms contribute the lion’s share of productivity growth. In fact, single firms can move the productivity needle for entire economies—the “power of one.” Chris Bradley, Olivia White, Sven Smit, Dymfke Kuijpers, and coauthors explore how standout firms grow national productivity.

A new playbook

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Innovation is a critical ingredient in any growth recipe. And the biggest growth comes from revolutionary innovations. From electric vehicles to blockchain, Matt Banholzer and Rebecca Doherty round up eight examples of revolutionary breakthroughs that highlight the range of innovations that can accelerate growth and transform industries.

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Federal deputy secretaries play a pivotal role in steering their organizations toward operational excellence and strategic success. Scott Blackburn and coauthors outline five core practices that can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles.

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﻿Today’s CEOs know that disruption is a given, but many leaders aren’t spending enough time building resilience. Ida Kristensen and coauthors examine five actions CEOs can take to make their institutions stronger and less susceptible to shocks.

﻿Federal deputy secretaries play a pivotal role in steering their organizations toward operational excellence and strategic success. Scott Blackburn and coauthors outline five core practices that can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles.

﻿Author Talks: Leadership lessons from a baseball icon﻿

﻿Lead or lag: CEOs must embrace AI at full speed﻿

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Today’s CEOs know that disruption is a given, but many leaders aren’t spending enough time building resilience. Ida Kristensen and coauthors examine five actions CEOs can take to make their institutions stronger and less susceptible to shocks.

Federal deputy secretaries play a pivotal role in steering their organizations toward operational excellence and strategic success. Scott Blackburn and coauthors outline five core practices that can help federal leaders handle management challenges and achieve tangible impact in their roles.

Author Talks: Leadership lessons from a baseball icon

Lead or lag: CEOs must embrace AI at full speed