Three different surveys cite top executives' increased levels of doubt and worry and higher disengagement as reasons a quarter of managers are considering quitting.

Hire people you trust, then trust them. Set clear expectations—and what a “win” should look like—but let people pick their route. Give regular, honest feedback, but resist the urge to give unsolicited ...

Despite what he observes as “excessive” levels of confidence, he noted that “history shows we still need a catalyst to come along and reset them back to more rational levels.” He added that, until one ...