Every organization has moments when the real issue sits unspoken in the room. The leaders who earn lasting respect are the ones willing to name it. “Calling the elephant” isn’t about drama — it’s about surfacing truth so the team can stop circling and start solving what really matters.

No one tells you the hardest leadership shift comes after the promotion. It’s not about doing more — it’s about thinking differently. Here’s what changes, why it disorients even high performers, and what real enterprise leaders actually do.

Leading the business isn’t the same as leading your function. Enterprise leadership requires a different lens — one that trades control for alignment and turns expertise into influence across the system.

The quietest form of disrespect in leadership isn’t criticism — it’s lowered expectations. When leaders avoid feedback with top performers, it can quietly slow growth, drain culture, and cap the business.

Hiring from pharma into biotech looks like a low-risk move—but it’s not always a seamless fit. This piece unpacks why even seasoned executives can stall in biotech, and what leadership traits matter more than experience at scale.

Why do smart biotech teams keep circling the same decisions? It’s not indecision—it’s misalignment. This article introduces the Confidence Threshold: a simple, powerful tool to help your team decide with clarity under pressure.

Most leadership failures don’t look like disasters—they look like things we’ve decided to live with. This post explores why “sorta works” quietly drains momentum, and what it really takes to stop accommodating friction and start leading through it.

Executive hiring in biotech isn’t just about fit—it’s about trajectory. The most common mistake? Choosing who you know instead of who you need.

Leadership isn’t just about setting direction—it’s about shaping how work feels every day. Learn how your daily leadership decisions build—or break—the culture your team experiences.

In biotech, silos between teams—like clinical and manufacturing—can stall progress. Discover how enterprise leadership fosters alignment to accelerate breakthroughs and deliver life-changing therapies.

Hiring a VP or C-suite leader in biopharma isn't like filling a role. It's a strategic bet with multi-year consequences. The person you choose will shape your pipeline strategy, define how your teams operate under pressure, and signal to investors what kind of organization you're building. Here's why the Decision Matrix helps you make talent trade-offs visible — and defensible.

Angela Justice, PhD shares her thoughts on learning technology, the ROI of learning, and the value of thinking like a scientist to succeed in business.

Click to watch. Angela Justice shares career insights in this throwback video from the Chief Learning Officer Breakfast Club! From academia to Chief Learning Officer, Angela shares why operationalizing strategy is key. Learn about the neuroscience of learning, investing in employee development, and aligning learning with business goals.

Developing an enterprise leadership mindset is critical for leaders aspiring to the C-suite. Discover practical strategies to navigate collaborative challenges and excel in enterprise leadership. Learn to balance functional goals with broader organizational objectives, ensuring success for both you and your organization. Elevate your leadership game today.

In biotech, layoffs are tough—but survivor syndrome can linger long after. Learn how to nurture resilience, redefine loyalty, and build a high-performing team ready to thrive amid uncertainty.

Discover strategies to navigate the aftermath of layoffs that have been sweeping through the biotech sector. First in a three-part series on Survivor Syndrome for Biotech Leaders.