Plus: Why career growth isn’t a solo endeavor

September 3, 2026

s+b essential reading

Want to set yourself apart? Own your job.

For the ambitious employee, a deep sense of accountability is the one thing that matters most.

by Adam Bryant

s+b essential reading

When it comes to career growth, who’s really got your back?

Liz Sweigart examines a framework for understanding support roles within organizations.

by Liz Sweigart

Just 20% of companies are capturing 74% of all AI-driven value. We’ve decoded how, so you can harness AI to drive productivity, reinvention, and growth.

The five new foundational qualities of effective leadership

CEO succession planning has never been harder. But there are questions leaders can ask today to help better prepare for tomorrow.

by David Reimer, Harry Feuerstein, and Adam Bryant

See the world as a startup does

Professor Rory McDonald, an expert in disruptive strategy, urges corporate leaders to learn from startups—and preschoolers—as they seek to reinvent their organizations.

by Matthew Duffey and Tom Fleming

Develop better leadership habits to thrive in an age of information overload

Learning to do more in-depth thinking and taking full advantage of hidden decision-making opportunities can reduce anxiety.

by Jesse Sostrin

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