Thought Leadership

Duke CE’s article library brings you the latest thinking from our thought leaders in Dialogue, the only truly global journal for managers and leaders.

Leading with humility

How can leaders cultivate a sense of curiosity among their teams? We live in fraught times. The multiple…

In the fabric

Textron’s HR chief, Julie Duffy, explains how a flexible approach to culture is helping the industrial giant flourish…

Prevail in hard times

What are the key skills and behaviors that leaders need amid challenging circumstances? It is the exceptional leader’s…

Quantum 101

It’s the technology that could revolutionize the computing world. But what is quantum computing, and how could it…

Ready to walk

Do you stand your ground in tough negotiations? The answer might depend on your gender and experience. Shonda…

A formula for invention

There is a clear pattern behind business growth. Back in the day when I was a doctoral student,…

Upholding humanity and human dignity

A superpowers leadership framework has three humanizing benefits. How do we lead toward our humanity? How do we…

Mind the GAAP

Why do companies provide non-standard profit numbers as part of their financial reporting? Every investor wants their company…

Cashflow is the fount of life

Working capital is crucial. But for many, cash is still king. Chief financial officers have a lot to…

My $100,000 bet for Elon Musk

Tesla’s supremo should put his money where his mouth is. Elon Musk has the ear of the world….

Make a difference as a leader

Great leaders change lives. “Never destroy a person’s dreams before they have a chance to realize them.” So…

Working with influence

Increase your impact with these nine science-based principles of persuasion. What do you think influence means? In most…