Lateral moves aren’t always a negative or a neutral thing. Growth and development often come from beyond a straight line or forward progression. Discover how you can learn new things when you move sideways.

I expected an accounting course in business school to be awful. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be memorable. This quote is big reason why: “What you measure is what people will do.” And it’s true. When we don’t take the right measurements, we fail to achieve the desired results.

A glance at the headline and you think you’ve got the gist of an article? Think again. Headlines don’t tell the full story, and accuracy can get sacrificed for the sake of space or cleverness. Sometimes, the bold type is off the mark or just plain wrong, so It’s key for business leaders to look beyond the headlines.

We know diverse leadership teams produce better results, and we know having more women of all ages and backgrounds in all levels of business leadership is the right thing to do. Here are five key suggestions for getting and keeping more women in such roles.

With the use of artificial intelligence on the rise, so-called soft skills are poised to become the most highly valued skill set. Author Daniel Pink was on the mark nearly 20 years ago with his right-brain approach, and now we must evolve other competencies to succeed in the age of AI.

The top two lessons from my time at UChicago came early in my first year. These experiences were valuable and have served me well throughout my career.

Many of my clients want to know how to get on a corporate board. There’s no easy answer, and the interest in joining a board is greater than the opportunity, especially for a publicly traded company. There are some key factors and strategies to keep in mind, though.

Holiday stress has an impact, much of it not good. As a former therapist and now a business coach, I know how stress affects lives. During the holidays, let’s find and focus on the joy. Check out my “Curating Your Life” approach to the holidays.

Listen, ask questions, and summarize. That’s the extent of a coach’s reach. Should a business coach offer advice? The International Coaching Federation says its “big on coaches being an empty vessel, merely exploring the client's world, provoking insights through curiosity, not advice-giving.” I have some other thoughts.