The trouble with perspective

The trouble with perspective

Today’s polarized political climate is disturbing to many. We’d like to think our organizations are more unified. We definitely want more civility at work, even when opinions on issues differ. How do you as a leader set a tone that both honors disagreeing...
Are you bold?

Are you bold?

“Freedom lies in being bold,” said Robert Frost, and much can be said for the bold leader stepping up during trying times. Yet there are stunning examples of leadership boldness gone bad as well, like Volkswagen’s Martin Winterkorn and Turing...
Giving thanks

Giving thanks

As we in the United States prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to pass along our gratitude to you – the leaders who stretch, grow, fall, get up, and make the world a better place. We wish that we could gather all of you around the table to celebrate. But...
Again, leadership lessons from Mom

Again, leadership lessons from Mom

This content was originally posted on May 3, 2010, but we couldn’t resist sharing it again. Nothing beats Mom when it comes to sage advice. That MBA degree is dandy, but the lessons learned can’t hold a candle to Mom’s (or Dad’s or Gram’s) wisdom. A recent poll...