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When leadership, ethics, and social media collide, the consequences can be swift and seismic. The Coldplaygate controversy—sparked by a viral moment on the jumbotron—has become more than just office gossip; it’s a real-time case study in leadership accountability and organizational culture.
This is a wake-up call for leaders everywhere. LRI's Lori Evans Ermi shared her perspective on the key leadership lessons—and why character, not just competence, must define today’s leadership.

Leadership Lessons From The Jumbotron: 7 Takeaways From 30 Senior Leaders On The Coldplay Concert Controversy This article is written by Lori Evans Ermi, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, a Principal at the Leadership Research Institute. She has 30+ years of corporate, executive leadership and senior consulting experience.

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Reinvention in Times of Extreme Ambiguity | Leadership Research Institute In our latest article, our own Lori Evans Ermi discusses evidence-based strategies for leaders and organizations to focus on wellbeing and reinvention in times of ambiguity and change, while asking: What can you reinvent for yourself in the remainder of 2025? ...