Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author and his books include Hiring For Attitude, Hundred Percenters, and Managing Narcissists, Blamers, Dramatics & More. He’s been writing about leadership, hiring and employee engagement for Forbes since 2014. Murphy is the founder
Too Many Leaders Are In Denial About AI's Job Displacement Threat
Despite CEOs warning of AI layoffs, 56% of business leaders don't expect job displacement in their own companies. This denial could be catastrophic.
Are Your Best Employees The Ones Most Likely To Leave?
New studies deliver a sobering wake-up call: The small group of employees carrying the heaviest load are sometimes the most likely to be looking for the exit.
Leadership Development Is Broken, Because We're Asking The Wrong People If It's Working
Most leadership development programs feel successful, but employees say they’re not actually creating better leaders. Here’s what really needs to change.
Why Only One-Third Of Your Team Is Delivering Great Work, And How To Change That
Discover why just 36% of employees deliver great work and actionable strategies leaders can use to boost performance across their teams.
Why Employees Aren’t Committing To Your Company’s Strategy
Most leaders assume that employees resist the company’s strategy out of apathy or stubbornness. But the reality is far more concerning.
The Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Killing Trust Inside Your Company
The hidden mistake killing trust at work isn’t lack of strategy—it’s leaders avoiding hard truths, dodging feedback, and mistaking likability for leadership.
Are You Hiring Leaders—Or Just Followers?
A Leadership IQ study found that managers actually favor employees who follow established norms over those who push boundaries.
Most Company Values Are Just Expensive Wallpaper: How CEOs Can Make Them Measurable
Company values have a performance problem. The glossy statements hanging in your lobby might look impressive, but they're failing to drive results.
Want To Spot A Great Leader? Check Their Calendar.
The best leaders seek growth. The worst think they don’t need it. Here’s why leadership training separates real leaders from the pretenders.
SMART Goals Can Drive Mediocrity, But There’s A Better Way
When leaders prioritize “achievable and realistic” over “bold and transformative,” they send a powerful message: play it safe. And that's a danger with SMART goals.