(The Washington Post) — The last year has been an epic one for leadership stories: A combative, unrestrained, ego-driven president in the White House. A divided, dysfunctional Congress with little to show — other than this week’s likely tax reform bill. A watershed workplace moment with the wave of sexual harassment. A reckoning in the C-suite as some lost their jobs — while many others spoke out more on current social issues.

These stories and more captivated our interest in 2017. Below, a look back at 10 highlights and lowlights of a monumental year for leading in Washington and managing America’s workplaces. Short edited excerpts of each story follow.

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