On the door of my home office, I have a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, who said in 1936 – the year I was born: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." Inspired by this timeless wisdom, this blog post aims to...
The similarity of perspectives on social justice, ethics, and leadership between Martha Nussbaum, an American philosopher and professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, and the authors of Driving Social Innovation: How Unexpected Leadership is Transforming Society (2022), struck me profoundly as...
“When all is said and done, more is said than done.” ― Lou Holtz, retired U.S. football coach and sportscaster How do you convert intention into action? Michael Canic, president of Making Strategy Happen, a consulting firm specializing in helping leaders translate ambition into strategy and...
The dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of globalized business, coupled with continuous technological advancements, demands that leaders, colleagues, and organizations cultivate the ability to swiftly adapt and respond to evolving work requirements amid uncertainty. The essential quality empowering leaders at all levels to navigate this complexity...
With current news reflecting especially turbulent times, I am reminded of the leadership of U.S. Presidents Abraham “Abe” Lincoln (1861-1865) and Franklin D. “FDR” Roosevelt (1933-1945) widely considered the two greatest U.S. presidents of the past two centuries. Both provided a moral compass to guide...
Mid-life, unfortunately, is a time when some people can flounder and lose their way. We assume that once we “get it together” with the right job, marry the right person, have children, and buy a home, all is settled and well. But adulthood presents varying...
Editor’s Note: This post is the first of a two-part series. Part 2 will explore important ways Millennials can prepare for the second half of their lives as they approach or pass 40. The secret to a good second half of life for Boomers over 60...
“Leadership is not defined by the exercise of power but by the capacity to increase the sense of power among those led,” famously said Mary Parker Follett, known as the “mother of modern management," a century ago. “The most essential work of the leader is...
“It Ain’t What You Don’t Know That Gets You Into Trouble. It’s What You Know for Sure That Just Ain’t So.” —Mark Twain? Josh Billings? Artemus Ward? Kin Hubbard? Will Rogers? Anonymous? "Lie" is a strong word to use, especially in the context of work. But when...
“Identities come, first, with labels about why and to whom they should be applied. Second, our identity shapes our thoughts about how we should behave; and, third, it affects the way other people treat us. Finally, all these dimensions of identity are contestable, all up...