Most high achievers assume excellent work will keep moving them forward. But at more senior levels, the habits that built your reputation can start limiting how others see you. This piece explores the curse of the straight-A student—and why advancement often requires more than doing the assignment well.

Most people blame bad bosses for stalled careers. But some of the biggest slowdowns come from leaders you actually like working for. This piece breaks down the difference between comfort and stretch—and why it’s harder to see when you’re in it.