We are living at a time of great change, and leaders are challenged to manage in an environment of uncertainty and turmoil. While experts will point to the need to adapt, recalibrate and even reinvent, stability can add unexpected value as well and even become a competitive advantage. Recent business news from Starbucks and Target make the point and have broader lessons for us as managers.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/target-ceo-brian-cornell-to-stay-three-more-years-11662548401

https://www.wsj.com/articles/starbucks-howard-schultz-change-frappuccinos-11661888871?mod=Searchresults_pos12&page=1

https://www.wsj.com/articles/starbucks-spills-the-beans-on-its-future-11663158780?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1