The most productive way to develop as a leader

Herminia Ibarra

27 March 2015

Reinventing your career — when it’s not just about you

Reinventing your career — when it’s not just about you

When people decide to change careers and are in transition, they often grapple with not just their own sense of loss but also the expectations of the people around them.
Five barriers to career change — and how to overcome them

Five barriers to career change — and how to overcome them

Moving into a new career can feel impossible. A survey of more than 950 business school alumni explores why, and what can help.
Why career transition is so hard. And how to manage it better.

Why career transition is so hard. And how to manage it better.

The accelerated pace of technological change and, most recently, the advent of AI are reshaping jobs and organizations in ways that call for constant career reinvention. So we all need to learn how to get better at making the most of the frequent transitions that will constitute a long working life.
The challenges of networking as an executive

The challenges of networking as an executive

Networking is critical for senior executives who are making job and career transitions, but it’s hard to find advice on how best to manage the process. In this article, the authors — who have decades of experience working with executives during periods of transition — identify six networking hurdles that executives often encounter, and they provide guidance on how to get over them.
The Leadership Odyssey

The Leadership Odyssey

It’s not easy to become less directive and more empowering. Here’s how to navigate the challenges.