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Welcome to Lyceum’s Articles page — a curated collection of original essays and analyses exploring the deeper forces that shape leadership and governance.

Our articles go beyond the conventional, drawing on history, behavioral science, and real boardroom experiences to illuminate the hidden dynamics at play in the executive suite and the boardroom. Through these writings, we share Lyceum’s commitment to thoughtful leadership, systemic insight, and progress through shared intelligence.

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Welcome to Lyceum’s Articles page. Explore our expert insights on board and executive leadership.

Our articles provide valuable perspectives and practical advice for navigating leadership challenges in the boardroom and the executive suite. The articles showcase Lyceum’s commitment to group and individual leadership excellence and our unique approach to delivering exceptional leadership strategies and solutions.

The Chief Human Resources Officer in the Boardroom: From HR Leader to Governance EnablerArticle

The Chief Human Resources Officer in the Boardroom: From HR Leader to Governance Enabler

May 15, 2026
A governance-facing article for CHROs and the board committees responsible for human capital oversight
Chesterton’s FenceArticle

Chesterton’s Fence

March 17, 2026
The Atlantic article by McKay Coppins titled “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler” prompted…
The Psychology of the Silver MedalistArticle

The Psychology of the Silver Medalist

March 10, 2026
I had breakfast with my friend and Circle of Leaders member Nat Kreamer at the…
Renewal and Reflection: Lyceum’s Year-End Thought Starters for the New YearArticle

Renewal and Reflection: Lyceum’s Year-End Thought Starters for the New Year

December 18, 2025
As the year draws to a close, we may naturally find ourselves in a period…
Installment 6 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Section 8, The Powers That Bind: Granting Authority Within a Cage of Purpose”A Behavioral Reading of the ConstitutionArticle

Installment 6 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Section 8, The Powers That Bind: Granting Authority Within a Cage of Purpose”

October 2, 2025
Section 8 is the great catalog of congressional authority – the careful enumeration of powers…
Installment 5 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Sections 7, The Legislative Branch”A Behavioral Reading of the ConstitutionArticle

Installment 5 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Sections 7, The Legislative Branch”

August 28, 2025
Section 7 reveals the soul: a deliberate system of structured friction – designed to slow…
Installment 4 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Sections 4 – 6, The Legislative Branch”A Behavioral Reading of the ConstitutionArticle

Installment 4 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Sections 4 – 6, The Legislative Branch”

July 25, 2025
Sections 4 through 6 may look like mere procedure at first glance – rules about…
Strengthening The Board: A Strategic Imperative for Proxy SeasonArticle

Strengthening The Board: A Strategic Imperative for Proxy Season

July 18, 2025
As proxy season approaches, corporate boards and nominating committees must prepare to face an array…
Installment 3 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Sections 1 – 3, The Legislative Branch”A Behavioral Reading of the ConstitutionArticle

Installment 3 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “Article I Sections 1 – 3, The Legislative Branch”

July 2, 2025
We turn to Article I, Sections 1–3 — and discover why Congress comes first. Beyond…
Installment 2 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “The Backdrop to the Articles of the Constitution”A Behavioral Reading of the ConstitutionArticle

Installment 2 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “The Backdrop to the Articles of the Constitution”

June 20, 2025
In this second installment, we return to the post-Revolutionary War disarray: debt, disorder, and collapse…
Installment 1 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “The Constitution of Human Nature Why We Read the Founding Document Anew”A Behavioral Reading of the ConstitutionArticle

Installment 1 – A Behavioral Reading of the Constitution Series: “The Constitution of Human Nature Why We Read the Founding Document Anew”

June 20, 2025
We begin with the Preamble, examining how each phrase counters a known flaw in human…
Instrumental Networks in Board SelectionArticle

Instrumental Networks in Board Selection

May 2, 2025
You Don’t Need More Credentials. You Need Better Connections. You may be board-ready — but are…

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