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It’s My “Golden Anniversary” – What I’ve Learned from 50 Years in Leadership
It's my "Golden Anniversary!" Based on my 50 years in leadership, here are two things every leader should be thinking about in 2026.
Resources & Insights
Douglas R. Conant
Grow or Die
Hope Is a Leadership Skill – The Leadership That Works Newsletter
In this edition: Hope is a leadership skill, the CEO's role in strategy, meaningful work depends on you, and more.
Create Direction
How to Choose Goals That Motivate and Inspire Your Team
Do you know how to choose goals that energize your team in a productive way? There are 3 key things to consider.
Grow or Die
How to Be Tough and Kind – The Leadership That Works Newsletter
In this edition: How to be tough and kind, find the sweet spot for your strategy, de-escalate workplace conflict, and more.
Build Vitality
Meet These 4 Human Needs to Engage Employees
What do employees need to be 'all in' at work? You must meet these 4 human needs to engage and retain top talent.
Grow or Die
What Dolly Parton Showed Us about Leaving a Legacy – The Leadership That Works Newsletter
In this edition: Life lessons from the game of tennis, what Dolly Parton taught us, unearthing your inner genius, and more.
Leadership Inspiration
13 Life Lessons from the Game of Tennis
When I reflect on the lessons that shaped my life and leadership, my thoughts always return to the game of tennis.
Clarify Higher Purpose
‘Be Loosely Coupled, But Tightly Cohesive’—Two CEOs Talk Purposeful Profit and the Human Side of Leadership
In this conversation between ConantLeadership Founder, Doug Conant, and Pariveda CEO, Margaret Rogers, the two CEOs discuss human leadership.
Grow or Die
‘Offer Yourself to the World’ – The Leadership That Works Newsletter
In the 'Leadership That Works' newsletter: Offer yourself to the world; seek truth, not persuasion; pressure test your leadership message, and more.