Essays • Field Notes • Research Library

Writing on leadership, culture, and resilience.

Original work and curated research from the principals of The Arben Group. We publish what we've learned building healthy, high-performing teams — written to be useful, not to be found.

Arden Smith • Essay

When Values Become Habits

Moving from posters to practice — rituals, norms, and cadence that keep values alive in daily work.

CultureRetention
Ben Harris • Brief

The Manager’s Keystone

First-line leaders carry more load than we admit. How to support them without adding friction.

LeadershipResilience
Ben Harris • Perspective

Decision Rights Without Drama

Clarify who decides, who advises, and who is informed — and why it calms teams.

LeadershipCulture