Humanitarian Lynne Twist introduced me to a key distinction long ago between taking a position and taking a stand: One calls up opposition, the other a brave, bold commitment to act with purpose.
Taking a stand for a future that is not like the past
The Nebo Company stands as an organization of conscience in solidarity with Black communities and others around the world to condemn the structural, systemic and institutional racism and violence in the United States that has taken countless lives.
Follow the (new) leader
The time has come to listen and learn from the next generation of leaders, and allow their ideas and commitment to the future guide us.
A Leader’s Stance: Kind, Clear, Fair, and Firm
Your goal as a leader is first to be respected, not liked. If you are Kind, Clear, Fair, and Firm, your team and staff will trust and respect you, and they will ultimately like you too.
Holding Better Meetings in the Whirl of Autumn
As we race from one discussion to another, it seems timely to share a few ideas about how to convene meetings that are as positive as they are productive.
Getting Away – Together
Time and again, we’ve seen the restorative benefits and clearer focus that comes from a great retreat experience.
Are You Nourishing Your Creative Capacity?
Nurturing our creativity can not only enable us to be innovative and visionary, but may also be a key to our well-being and happiness.
Innovation: Seeing new possibilities in old problems
Innovation continues to be a hot topic in many industries, yet for leaders who are charged with sparking change and bringing new ideas, it can be hard to innovate when you just keep looking at the same issues from the same angles.
Does having a vision for your career help your employer, too?
When you feel empowered to lead your career, it helps your company and benefits the people around you who want you to be happy and motivated.
Think Like a CEO and Develop Your Top Team
As you head into 2018, set aside some time to consider not only your 2018 business goals, but also how you will develop your key leaders in order to achieve them.