What Do You Believe?

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Brownell Landrum

A few months ago, I was challenged with the task of defining our companys core beliefsnot the what of what we do, but the why. I watched a fascinating video on TED.com by Simon Sinek, How great leaders inspire action. The lecture discussed the importance of iden... More »

Sustainability Is More Than Crushing Cans: Leadership Principles for Creating Healthy Organizations

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Michael Kroth

Sustainability is a hot topic these days. Leaders tout green initiatives. Politicians, actors, and CEOs are now ersatz environmentalists. Perhaps your organization recently jumped on the bandwagon, trying to focus your goals in an eco direction. Suddenly you are trying ... More »

Leading Talent Magnet Organizations: Leadership Skills for the 21st Century

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Bob Grassberger

I am an economist who also holds a PhD in organizational learning. Most of what I do professionally, however, falls under the realm of economic development. Job creation, wealth creation, and quality of life are the cornerstones of that work. I am interested in organiza... More »

Curing Chronic Turnover

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James DeSena

Chronic turnover at companies isn't quickly fixed even when the problem is readily apparent. Of course, there are times when employee turnover is appropriate, such as unsatisfactory job performance, a poor job fit, or a shift in business needs. But that doesn't explain ... More »

Career Progress: A Search for Leadership Opportunities

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Mitch McCrimmon

Even the most empowered employees often feel it is up to management to tap them on the shoulders and offer them a new position. Because people think management holds all the strings, frustration leads the more vocal to complain, while the rest simmer in silent resentmen... More »