Archive - 20Forty’s Newsletter

When Being Right Isn't Enough

The Human Factor in Influence and Timing

Jan 21 • Kevin Novak

The Confidence Calibration Problem

Why Self-Assessment Fails Us at the Worst Possible Moments

Jan 14 • Kevin Novak

The Advice We Never Take

Why Leaders Seek Counsel They Systematically Ignore

Jan 8 • Kevin Novak

The Psychology of Fresh Starts

Why January Optimism Fails and What Actually Makes Change Stick

Jan 2 • Kevin Novak

December 2025

Holiday Week Sampler 2025

A Season of Hope, Renewal, and New Beginnings

Dec 30, 2025 • Kevin Novak

The Case for Strategic Patience

Why Leaders Should Know When to Hold Back

Dec 18, 2025 • Kevin Novak

When Change Champions Burn Out

The Hidden Cost of Driving Change and Transformation

Dec 11, 2025 • Kevin Novak

The Transformation Plateau: Why Change Stalls in the Messy Middle

20Forty’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication.

Dec 4, 2025 • Kevin Novak

November 2025

Ideas and Innovations Thanksgiving Week Sampler 2025

A Season of Reflection and Gratitude

Nov 26, 2025 • Kevin Novak

When Your Expertise Becomes Obsolete

Navigating Professional Identity Crisis in the Age of Constant Change and Transformation

Nov 20, 2025 • Kevin Novak

The Resistance You Can't See

Identifying and Redirecting 12 Hidden Types

Nov 13, 2025 • Kevin Novak

Which Stage of Change Are You In?

Descriptions of each stage:

Nov 7, 2025 • Kevin Novak

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