Pam Stoik

We've all witnessed it: a leader faced with criticism, a mistake, or an unexpected obstacle who responds with defensiveness, blame, or hostility. Maybe they lash out at the messenger. Or, out of stubbornness, double down on a failure. They dismiss concerns, or worse, people who dare to disagree.   Whether in government or in business, navigating mishaps is the foundation upon which good leadership and innovation is built. And yet, we're seeing a troubling pattern emerge in leadership circles...

Zorhan Mamdani's win is a playbook for innovation leadership. Yes, he’s young (34), yes, he’s Muslim (still a mystery to me why this is such a big deal), and yes, he beat out the establishment. Regardless of your political stripes, this New York City mayoral win is worth studying from a leadership perspective because it’s a transformational change masterclass. How did Mamdani move people to volunteer, fundraise and vote for him as the “anti-establishment” candidate? Aside from a lot of...

Bo Bichette comforts Don Mattingly Source: Sportsnet Watching the Toronto Blue Jays these last few weeks has been a lesson in creating a transformative culture: one that took them from last place in the league the previous year, to within literal inches of winning the World Series.  The Blue Jays didn't end the season they wanted—and I’m not lying when I say many of us were absolutely devastated by the outcome. 🥺 But their response to this loss?  That revealed everything about their...