This Week in Leadership (May 19 - May 25)

Why could unplugging during vacation be dangerous to your career? Which phrases should managers stop using? Plus, how to navigate the new era of hiring. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

Unplug at Your Own Peril

A new study finds managers think employees who set boundaries outside of the office are less committed and less promotable. What that means for work-life balance and career advancement. 

Corporate Babble: Phrases Leaders Tend to Overuse

In stressful times like the present, business leaders tend to lean on clichés and platitudes aimed at comforting employees. But workers often see different meanings.

Briefings Podcast: The New Era of Job Hiring

Networking has always been critical to landing a job, but it’s become much more complicated.  We talk to an expert with 3 million LinkedIn followers.

Board Focus: Dealmaking Amid Tariffs

Even in a slow M&A year, boards are reviewing deals that can spur growth. 

Don’t Forget Creativity Training

Best-selling author Daniel Goleman argues that organizations shouldn’t overlook training people to be innovative.

Defining and Developing the AI-Augmented Leader

AI won’t replace you, but a human using AI might.