Articles & Insights

Welcome to the Ember & Oak Articles & Insights library, where leadership meets action.

Here, you’ll find two types of content: Original Articles and Curated Highlights featuring standout research, industry trends, and thought leadership from across the leadership and feedback landscape. Each piece is selected or written to spark growth, challenge thinking, and equip you to lead with clarity and courage.

Clayton Thompson 6/4/25 Clayton Thompson 6/4/25

Leading Through Personality: How the Four Myers-Briggs Letters Shape Leadership and Feedback: Know your people. Lead them better.

Clayton Thompson 6/1/25 Clayton Thompson 6/1/25

The Science Behind Why Feedback Works (and Fails): It’s not just what you say; it’s how the brain receives it.

Clayton Thompson 6/1/25 Clayton Thompson 6/1/25

7 Feedback Mistakes Even Great Leaders Make: And how to avoid the silent missteps that cost you trust, momentum, and growth.

Clayton Thompson 5/29/25 Clayton Thompson 5/29/25

The Feedback Habit That Transformed My Leadership—and How You Can Use It to Build a Better Team

Clayton Thompson 5/21/25 Clayton Thompson 5/21/25

Leading Feedback in the Age of AI: Why Your AI Agents Need the RA-RA Model Too

As AI becomes more agentic, leaders must adapt. Here’s how feedback evolves when you’re leading both humans and machines, and why your role is more critical than ever.

Clayton Thompson 5/28/19 Clayton Thompson 5/28/19

The 5 Reasons Why an Effective Feedback Program Is Crucial to Your Organization’s Success

A strong feedback program isn’t optional, it’s a strategic advantage. Discover five powerful reasons why feedback fuels growth, trust, and long-term performance.