Resources

People worth following

• Amy Edmondson ↗

  Harvard Business School professor and leading researcher on psychological safety and teaming across boundaries. Following her work provides ongoing insight into how to make cross-team collaboration actually work in complex organizations.

• Carol Dweck ↗

  Stanford psychologist whose research defines the field of mindset studies. Following her ongoing work provides the most authoritative perspective on how growth mindset applies to leadership and learning.

• Edgar Schein on Organizational Culture — Edgar H. Schein ↗

  Edgar Schein is the foundational thinker on organizational culture, defining its three levels (artifacts, espoused values, underlying assumptions). Following his work helps managers diagnose and intentionally shape the deeper layers of team culture.

• Herminia Ibarra — Herminia Ibarra ↗

  London Business School professor and leading thinker on professional networks, leadership transitions, and relational identity. Her work on 'acting like a leader' includes deep insight into how managers must intentionally develop external partnerships and cross-organisational ties.

• Lou Adler — Lou Adler ↗

  Creator of Performance-Based Hiring and author of 'Hire With Your Head,' Lou Adler shares prolific content on assessing candidates by past accomplishments rather than skills checklists. Following his work sharpens how managers define roles and evaluate fit.

• Shawn Callahan ↗

  Founder of Anecdote and author of 'Putting Stories to Work,' Callahan specializes in helping business leaders find and tell authentic workplace stories. His frameworks are highly practical for everyday management use.

• Sheila Heen ↗

  Harvard Law lecturer, co-author of 'Difficult Conversations' and 'Thanks for the Feedback,' and one of the world's leading thinkers on conflict and feedback. Following her writing, talks, and Triad Consulting work is a masterclass in this skill.

• Tim Ferriss — Tim Ferriss ↗

  Tim Ferriss is a canonical example of meta-learning across disciplines, and his interviews dissect how top performers acquire new skills quickly. Following his work models how to build breadth deliberately.