1️⃣ Feedback is a risk decision Harvard Business School research says managers sometimes inflate weak reviews because punishment can trigger retaliation. Small slip-ups may cost less than the drama they create.
💡 Why it matters Performance systems need judgment, not automatic candor. The real question is which problems deserve correction, pay consequences or quiet coaching.
☕ Coffee talk Which review is pretending to be honest while everyone prices in the backlash?
2️⃣ AI change dies in false alignment BCG says only 5% of companies get substantial value from AI, and argues the failure is usually human: unclear goals, weak buy-in and leaders agreeing too early.
💡 Why it matters AI programmes need fewer use cases and sharper trade-offs. Six pilots with no owner are not strategy.
☕ Coffee talk Who has actually agreed what AI is meant to change, besides the slide title?
3️⃣ Leadership starts with follower needs HBR argues that employees trust leaders less despite record leadership spending. The better test is whether leaders understand what followers need in the moment.
💡 Why it matters Charisma and authenticity are poor substitutes for fit. Teams follow when leadership matches the work, pressure and trust gap in front of them.
☕ Coffee talk Which leader is still selling their style while the team needs something else?