Benjamin Laker

Benjamin Laker

Senior Contributor|Leadership Strategies

Benjamin Laker is a university professor who’s been writing about leadership and strategy on Forbes since early 2020. He covers significant economic events—like the impact of recessions—and politics—such as changes in government administrations. Benjamin also enjoys sitting down

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324 viewsJul 1, 2025

This New Study Explains Why Working From Home May Hurt Your Future

Explore how proximity bias limits career growth in remote and hybrid workplaces, as leadership habits prioritize visibility over performance and inclusion declines.

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98 viewsJun 30, 2025

The Hidden Cost Of Sovereign AI Inside Your Company

Discover how sovereign AI is reshaping leadership, increasing pressure on teams and revealing the hidden human cost of bringing artificial intelligence fully in-house.

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72 viewsJun 27, 2025

The Psychological Cost Of Scaling A Company Too Quickly Is Huge

Read the psychological toll of rapid company growth and discover leadership strategies to support teams, sustain culture and manage pressure during high-speed expansion.

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2,774 viewsJun 26, 2025

Why Career Growth Often Looks Like Standing Still To Others

Explore why real career growth often happens without promotions or titles, and learn how to recognize and communicate quiet, strategic progress in your role.

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17,262 viewsJun 25, 2025

You Might Be Destroying Your Reputation At Work Without Realizing It

Learn how small daily interactions shape your professional reputation more than big achievements, with practical tips to build trust, influence, and workplace credibility