Shawn Cole

Dec 13, 2024 | entrepreneur.com | Shawn Cole

Visionary leaders are often celebrated for their big ideas and charisma, but without a clear path forward, even the boldest vision can become a costly distraction. In a landmark 2017 study that remains influential today, McKinsey highlights this divide: Companies that prioritize long-term strategies — focusing on consistent investments and sustainable growth — outperform their peers by 47% in revenue growth over a decade.

Nov 19, 2024 | smartbrief.com | Shawn Cole

4 min read DevelopmentLeadership As a young professional or emerging leader, you’re expected to guide your team while sharpening your skills — and that’s not easy. Leadership calls for a commitment to learning, pushing your limits and seeking new opportunities for growth.

Nov 14, 2024 | ceoworld.biz | Shawn Cole

Labor strikes across the U.S. are a wake-up call for companies to rethink their workforce strategies. With employees taking irreplaceable expertise and years of experience with them, short-term fixes are no longer enough. To stay competitive, organizations must prioritize human capital, broaden success metrics beyond profits, and commit to long-term workforce investments that ensure adaptability and sustained growth.

Apr 5, 2024 | chiefexecutive.net | Shawn Cole

Turnover rates began to steadily climb in 2020 and continued to do so over the next two years. In 2022 alone, voluntary departures hit historic highs, with an estimated 50.5 million workers leaving their jobs for other opportunities — be it for a higher paying gig, a company that better aligned with their values or to pursue their passion project. While the Great Resignation has finally wound down, another phenomenon is now picking up speed: Executive turnover.

Nov 22, 2023 | nber.org | Shawn Cole |Josh Lerner |Natalia Rigol |Leslie Jeng

All authors are affiliated with the Harvard University. Cole, Lerner, and Rigol are affiliates of the National Bureau of Economic Research. We thank the Division of Research and Faculty Development and the Project on Impact Investing at Harvard Business School for financial support.