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AI Is Changing the Work of Leadership. Has Your Leadership Model Caught Up?
ArticleSeptember 2026Leslie Ann KawaiAI is reshaping leadership. Learn how organizations can adapt leadership models to strengthen judgment, accountability, and value creation in AI-enabled work.
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Before the Next Leadership Program: Pressure-Test the Leadership Model Underneath It
ArticleSeptember 2026Leslie Ann KawaiPressure-test the leadership model behind your next leadership program to uncover gaps, strengthen alignment, and build lasting leadership impact.
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Current Performance ≠ Future Potential
ArticleMarch 2026Erin Wilson Burns, Leslie Ann KawaiCurrent Performance ≠ Future Potential
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Leadership Code Research Initiative (LCRI) Research Report
Research ReportSeptember 2024RBL’s Leadership Code Research Initiative® offers an evidence-based perspective on the leadership behaviors and expectations that have the greatest impact. Explore the key findings.
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Leadership Code 4.0: An Evidence-Based View of Effective Leadership
ArticleAugust 2024Leslie Ann Kawai, Erin Wilson Burns, Dave UlrichDiscover nine essential evidence-based leadership skills from RBL Leadership Code® research. Learn how to inspire hope, prioritize, and execute strategies effectively. Empower your
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What High-Performing Executives Are Doing Differently Post-COVID and Why It Matters
ArticleJuly 2024Leslie Ann Kawai, Erin Wilson BurnsLearn how top executives excel post-COVID in trust-building, feedback, inclusivity, engagement, and talent development, ensuring long-term success in today's complex landscape.
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New Strengths and New Opportunities: Executive Effectiveness Post-COVID
ArticleJuly 2024Erin Wilson Burns, Leslie Ann KawaiCOVID-19 boosted executive strengths in talent development, staying informed, creativity; but hurt engagement, vision-setting, decision-making.
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New Expectations: Executive Leadership Behaviors That Create Organizational Value
ArticleJuly 2024Erin Wilson Burns, Leslie Ann KawaiExplore how executive leadership behaviors shape organizational value in the post-COVID era, focusing on essential skills and changing expectations.
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What High-Performing Mid-Level Leaders Are Doing Differently Post-COVID and Why It Matters
ArticleJuly 2024Erin Wilson Burns, Leslie Ann KawaiLearn what sets high-performing mid-level leaders apart post-COVID and why it matters. Explore key strategic-thinking skills critical for driving organizational value.
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What are New Expectations for Mid-Level Leaders?
ArticleJuly 2024Erin Wilson Burns, Leslie Ann KawaiEvidence-based insights for maximizing mid-level leadership potential in a post-COVID world.