November 26, 2025

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The Surprising Success of Hands-On Leaders

Some of the best CEOs create systems and cultures that help everyone excel at getting work done.

POP QUIZ

Were you paying attention to this issue’s Best of the Issue newsletters? Here’s a pop quiz based on one of the articles we featured, “Become an Octopus Organization.”

What question drives every behavior within an Octopus Organization? Scroll for the answer.

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How to Monetize Your Data

Three questions to shape your strategy.

What Every Company Can Learn from Private Equity

Six practices that help leaders unlock value.

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CEO Ready: What You Need to Know to Earn the Job—and Keep the Job

by Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin

You’re on the short list for CEO—and you’ve been told you’re the frontrunner. Don’t believe it.

CEO Ready reveals the truth behind how CEOs are chosen: through emotion, relationships, and perception as much as performance. Drawing on decades of coaching and boardroom experience, Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin share insider guidance, practical strategies, and real stories to help you navigate the unpredictable selection process, master key stakeholder dynamics, and maximize your chances of landing the top job.

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ANSWER

“Does this create more value for our customers?”

Asking it relentlessly causes a chain reaction, from employee engagement to innovation and resilience. The rewards are cultural, profound, and measurable.

Learn more about how to become a more adaptable organization in a complex world here.

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