Explorations of how leaders interpret complex situations before deciding how to act.

Why the Productivity Report Isn’t the Whole Story

Posted by Jeff Hayes on May 18, 2026 in Leadership in Complexity


A senior leader looks at the AI productivity report and sees what most leaders are seeing right now. Output is up. Cycle times are down. Teams are completing more work in less…

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What Senior Leaders Are Really Navigating

Posted by Jeff Hayes on January 29, 2024 in Leadership in Complexity


The challenges leaders face today aren’t new — but they feel different. Decisions that once felt grounded now carry more uncertainty, even when leaders are drawing on experience that has served them…

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