Company Ethics Politics Power 
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 5, 2010
OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.
Coaching Tip
OCTOBER 3, 2013
“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Politics are about power, the acquisition of power, the distribution of power, the uses and abuses of power. Fortunately, politics is a skill you can learn."
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Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 6, 2012
You can see it everywhere you look: business, politics, financial Institutions.somewhere along the way authentic communication became a thing of the past. The distinction is that we perceive power differently in hierarchical organizations than in other types of relationships. The Roles We Play. The Courage To Lead.
The Horizons Tracker
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Under the old Friedman dictum that a company’s only responsibility is to make a return for shareholders, it would be rational for the only political engagement expected of leaders to be that which would enhance the business. The researchers surveyed 40 leaders of large companies from across Europe. An overwhelming 77.5%
Leading Blog
JUNE 18, 2020
An infinite-minded leader does not simply want to build a company that can weather change, but one that can be transformed by it. They want to build a company that embraces surprises and adapts with them. Resilient companies may come out the other end of upheaval entirely different than they were when they went in.
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Jeff writes: “As I think about all of the relationships of my life, power seems to have a major role. I believe our search for power is the wrong search. Joel summarizes: “Gary had been with his media company for a little less than a year. Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture shared Ethical Culture at Work.
Great Leadership By Dan
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Another CEO colleague told me that his company had a wonderful culture described in detail in his company presentation. Upon examination, I discovered it contained in a series of typical bromides like “We don't do politics” or “Be passionate” or “Go for the best” along with a promise for pizza on Fridays.
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