Leadership Week in Review: Jan. 18-24, 2026

by David E. Shellenberger on January 26, 2026

Each week, I compile the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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Randy Conley:

Leading Through Uncertainty:
What Your People Need Most Right Now” (1-12-26).

“People don’t expect leaders to have all the answers, but they do expect them to have a steady hand at the wheel.”
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Great Place to Work:

Young workers’ and non-managers’ well-being levels drop
(1-20-26).

“‘We overlook how much well-being is actually tied to performance,’ says Joanna Poz-Molesky, principal at Great Place to Work. ‘If we think about how supported people might feel in the workplace — if they’re excited and engaged and feel like they have the tools and resources needed, that drives higher performance.'”
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Paul Thornton:

The human body: A powerful metaphor for leadership” (1-8-26).

“Integrity is the backbone of leadership. Great leaders stand tall for what they believe in, even when it’s difficult. They demonstrate courage and consistency, earning respect by living their values. They also implement a set of organizational standards that create a strong culture.”
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John Spence:

Why Capable People Underperform” (1-21-26).

People want to do their best work. Make it obvious what that means through unambiguous expectations. Ambiguity breeds mediocrity. Clarity creates success.”
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Bob Chapman, Chairman of Barry-Wehmiller:
The Way We Lead Impacts the Way People Live” (1-20-26).

“The way we lead impacts the way people live. When they feel cared for and energized by their time at work rather than drained by it, it positively impacts the way they treat those in their spans of care— their families, their friends, and their communities.”

 

 

 

 

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