Leadership

The Elections You May Not Have Noticed

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

I think as people continue to see so much of politics as usual in this town -- partisan bickering and big money buying votes -- they are increasingly likely to vote against whatever represents the old politics for them.

Changing Your Body Changes Your Self

Susan Harrow | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Susan Harrow

Our bodies don't lie. In fact, they are obvious truth tellers if you know what to look for. So when we put ourselves into stressful situations, we all revert to our conditioned tendencies.

Dialogue on Leadership in Uncertain Times: Session 5

Jan Birchfield, Ph.D | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Jan Birchfield, Ph.D

Sometimes we have to get thrown out of a job in order to recognize that it wasn't a good fit. This is a challenge in a bad economy. Nonetheless, it is inspiring to watch what you are doing in the face of this challenge.

Is the President Really in Charge?

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


Kathleen Reardon

Why else would Obama be thinking of sending thousands of troops to Afghanistan? Why would he have nearly abandoned a health care public option? What happened to getting rid of lobbyists?

Existential Crisis: Our Business Frameworks Are Not Working

Paul David Walker | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Paul David Walker

In a recent interview with CNBC Joshua Cooper Ramo, author of The Age of the Unthinkable explained that the world has reached an existential crisis. H...

Changing the World by Changing the Gender Gap

Leslie Grossman | Posted 11.02.2009 | World


Leslie Grossman

There was good news and bad news in the Gender Gap Index. The good news is that the health and education gaps are being closed. The bad news is that the economic and political gaps are not.

Now We Need Presidential Leadership

Jerry Fowler | Posted 10.30.2009 | World


Jerry Fowler

President Obama's new Sudan strategy lays out a path for the administration to follow, and provides a basis for the advocacy community to hold the administration accountable.

What Did We Learn From the Recession? Maybe Nothing

Stacey Radin | Posted 10.28.2009 | Business


Stacey Radin

From the gender revolution to civil rights movement and now the financial crisis-our country takes the first few steps and then regresses to old paradigms of behavior and thought.

Do Your HR Professionals Know How to Make Change?

Jon Younger | Posted 10.28.2009 | Business


Jon Younger

HR professionals are uniquely positioned to help line managers identify and solve individual and team performance issues, but must have the skills to do so.

Why Dont You Do It, Honey?

Marie Wilson | Posted 11.06.2009 | Politics


Marie Wilson

Adding women to the workforce won't change much, but when we add them to corporate boardrooms and executive suites, anchor desks and political office, a change of attitude will inevitably follow.

31 Reasons to Mind the Gender Gap

Susan Sawyers | Posted 11.02.2009 | World


Susan Sawyers

When it comes to the gender gap, the United States is in a bad spot. Out of 134 countries, our democratic nation comes in 31st place.

What Leaders Can Learn from a Baseball Umpire

Leslie Grossman | Posted 10.23.2009 | Politics


Leslie Grossman

After Game 4 of the ALCS, umpire Tim McClelland admitted that he made two bad calls. I was surprised, because we rarely hear those words from people in power, our so-called leaders.

A Good Mayor

Reverend Billy | Posted 10.21.2009 | Green


Reverend Billy

The earth is the government. Nine million of us are the government. We are a good mayor.

Succession Planning 101: Lessons for the Bank of America

Alicia Whitaker | Posted 10.20.2009 | Business


Alicia Whitaker

Succession planning has moved from being a largely academic exercise to an element of corporate governance that regulators and investors demand.

The Future Starts Now!

Darell Hammond | Posted 10.20.2009 | Technology


Darell Hammond

In my world at KaBOOM!, it starts with a playground.  In the non-profit and philanthropic world, the future starts now. As part of the non-prof...

Michelle Obama: Teachers Are Key To Successful Economy

US News & World Report | Michelle Obama | Posted 10.15.2009 | Politics


We all remember the impact a special teacher had on us--a teacher who refused to let us fall through the cracks; who pushed us and believed in us when...

Leading With Love: Giving to Your People Gets Results

John Hope Bryant | Posted 10.11.2009 | Living


John Hope Bryant

Why not give? Easy. Fear, and fear is the ultimate prosperity killer -- you will never go wrong, doing right. And do right long enough and it will pay dividends that builds wealth, too.

It's About the Bomb, Not Obama

Joe Cirincione | Posted 10.09.2009 | World


Joe Cirincione

After the circus quiets down, we should think about what this award is really about: There is real danger out there. If we do not change course, nuclear bombs will explode in our cities.

If You Want To Be An Entrepreneur, You Have To Be Willing To Take The Bagel

Simon Sinek | Posted 10.07.2009 | Business


Simon Sinek

Entrepreneurs see the thing they want or need, and then try to figure out a process for how to get it. People who shouldn't be entrepreneurs see only the standard process.

You Don't Have to Be Barbie: Girls and Media Literacy

Dr. Logan Levkoff | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living


Dr. Logan Levkoff

In the last year, I joined the Board of Directors of Women's Expressive Theatre and Risk Takers. How could I not get involved? I have a daughter and I want her to know that she is unstoppable.

Changing the Philosophy on Wall Street

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 10.06.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

The image of corporations as "hard-ass", "bottom-line" machines of productivity is appealing to those who wish to believe that money comes from automatic sources that respond to cold, hard, practical and rational interventions.

Why Change and Love Leadership are First Cousins

John Hope Bryant | Posted 10.02.2009 | Books


John Hope Bryant

We need real change, now, and we need a commitment to a new course -- one of empowerment, hard work, focusing on what we have to give, service, and love leadership.

How Did That Idiot Become My Boss?

Simon Sinek | Posted 09.30.2009 | Business


Simon Sinek

As people get more senior, they move from being doers to being thinkers and managers, but most companies don't train people how to manage or think.

Methods Man: How Do You Become What You Want?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

Method manuals, when they are written from the heart, convey the power of authenticity. They move us to greater heights because they allow us to tap into our own power.

Leaders and Purposeful Time

John O'Neil | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


John O'Neil

How do the best leaders cope with matching time and purpose? Based on my research and experience here are a few clear guidelines on how to save time and bend it to your purpose.