Our Top 10 Reads for 2023

As we look ahead to the start of a new year, it is a fitting time to reflect on the highs and lows of the past year and set priorities for the year ahead. Better, more effective leadership is on the agenda for many executives, especially amid so much disruption and uncertainty. Our 2023 Top 10 Reads represent our most popular research and insights on a range of topics ― but all meant to help you be a better, more successful leader.

CHRO at the Center: Maximizing the Impact of CEO Succession Planning

CHROs play a nuanced and pivotal role in CEO succession planning. Here are five recommendations for maximizing their impact.

The Leadership Odyssey

Becoming a more empowering leader is a long and difficult journey, requiring humility, self-awareness, patience and resilience. Here are the three main stages of this journey and tips for succeeding in your own journey.

From Founder-Led to Founder-Inspired

Advice and best practices for founders who want to ensure their company’s leadership grows with the needs of the business.

So you want to be a CFO?

How can up and coming finance executives prepare to be a CFO? Here are 10 tips to fuel their professional ascent.

A CEO Guide on the State of Sustainability Leadership

Much work remains to ensure sustainability becomes a major source of value creation. Here’s how CEOs can support their CSOs in this mission.

Becoming a non-executive director: 4th edition

A guide for those considering a board directorship for the first time, expanded and updated.

Six Human Capital Pitfalls for Private Equity to Avoid in Pre-Deal Diligence and Post-Close Planning

We look at six common human capital pitfalls that negatively impact PE deals — and how to avoid them.

Sustainability in the Spotlight: Has ESG Lost Momentum in the Boardroom?

The 2023 ESG survey by Spencer Stuart and Diligent Institute seeks to understand more about how rapidly the financial and ESG climate has changed in the boardroom over the past year.

The General Counsel’s Role in Supporting Board Excellence

Ways general counsel can elevate their work with boards in onboarding new directors, supporting the board evaluation, and sourcing and recruiting new directors.

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