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  • CREATE LEARNING  |  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012
    Team Building & Leadership in Pittsburgh PA – MYCS
    Tie team and leadership actions to the Service Values of MYCS; Hope, Choice, Connection, Respect, Diversity, Partnering. Appreciation and understanding of the diversity and strengths that each team member has. I got to spend a day team building with Mon Yough Community Services (MYCS), outside of Pittsburgh PA. link].
  • MANAGEMENT IS A JOURNEY  |  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012
    Fascinating Numbers – 15 Influential Events that Shaped Generation X
    The new diversity challenge in the workplace [.]. As I work with managers, the generational divide continues to be a challenge for many of them. still hear older managers complaining about the poor work ethics of younger workers and younger managers complaining about the do it my way or hit the highway attitude of older workers.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
    Do They Work at the Same Place?
    Do they work at the same place, these perceptive associates who have given me such diverse views of their department? They attend the same meetings and read the same memos and hear the same jokes in the break room. They follow the same rules and share a mission. And yet. Perhaps that is how it should be. It may be their strength
  • LEAD ON PURPOSE  |  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
    Valuing the Differences of Others
    The diverse group challenged my thinking. thoroughly enjoyed the meeting with this diverse group and I left with a healthy appreciation and affection for each member. The Product Management Perspective:  One of the highpoints of being a product manger is working with a diverse group of people. Guest post by Dr. Andrew L. Thorn.
  • GREAT RESULTS TEAM BUILDING  |  TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012
    What is Teamwork? Here’s a Great Working Definition.
    Teamwork is best defined as “the coordinated activities of a cohesive group who contribute diverse skills and resources to accomplish a compelling common goal.”. 3) “Contribute diverse skills and resources ” suggests that the team is built with different and complementary parts. So there you have it. Contact me to share your thoughts
  • RON EDMONDSON  |  MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
    5 Things I’ve Learned In Public Speaking
    My friend Scott Williams , author of Church Diversity , and were comparing speaker experiences after each of us finished our talks at a conference where we were both speaking. We discovered we had some of the same observations about speaking to groups. speaker is more comfortable delivering familiar material. Leadership Ministry
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
    "We're Going to Do Something."
    The passenger and crew roster consisted of a diverse group of achievers ; people who knew how to make decisions and deal with stress. It is not surprising that, once informed of what was happening, they refused to react passively. When it comes to brains and courage, this nation has a very deep bench. Never count us out
  • LEADERCOMMUNICATOR  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013
    CEO Mistake: You don't hold your leaders accountable to communicate your strategy
    Leaders in any organization and at all levels are held to high standards and judged by their performance in important areas impacting the business: sales, operations, marketing, efficiency, and development of their people, to name a few. How are you holding yourself and others accountable for communication? David Grossman. Click to visit
  • DEEP IMPRINTS  |  THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012
    5 Ways to Distribute Power
    As our world becomes more diverse, we will have to examine our own “culturally determined expressions” of Christianity in light of the gospel. “Many Christians in the Western World have confused culturally determined expressions of the Christian Faith with the faith itself.” ” ~ Christian Schwarz.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013
    How Can We Increase the Number of Women on Corporate Boards?
    That’s despite the fact that there has been so much discussion about the need for boardroom diversity and more diversity in the C-suites, particularly for women to fill more of these positions. NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Consider this–women hold approximately 16% of board seats in the United States, 7.2% in Latin America.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
    Women Corporate Directors Call to Action
    Declare board diversity a necessary component of good governance. “If each of us takes action there will not only be more qualified women on corporate and large privately held boards, but they will make a difference around the table, in the world and for the world.” Assure every director slate includes at least one woman.
  • QASPIRE BLOG  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
    On Creativity: SRK and Seth Godin!
    Two personalities from two diverse nations; One is an Indian mega-star Shahrukh Khan (SRK) and the other is a relentless instigator (and my hero) Seth Godin. Non-conformance is good for creative diversity. Both live a creative life and express themselves fully through their work. Recently, both expressed their views on creativity.
  • C-LEVEL STRATEGIES  |  THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011
    What CEOs Really Say About Leadership in Private
    Bring in people who make you uncomfortable with their diversity of ideas and push you in new ways. billion in sales. These meetings are private so the CEOs may feel comfortable being fully open and honest about their current challenges and perspectives on a variety of issues. Nothing that was said disappointed me. won’t do it.
  • FIRST FRIDAY BOOK SYNOPSIS  |  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011
    Voice of Experience: Ci Ci Holloway (UBS Investment Bank)
    Here is an excerpt from a profile of Ci Ci Holloway (Managing Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Americas, UBS Investment Bank) written by Melissa J. Anderson for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
    Hubris
    We have programs that have been carefully vetted and we strive for diversity, sustainability and other admirable goals. We are a very bright bunch in this organization. The total number of advanced degrees and awards would impress you, I'm sure, and the values of the leadership team are top-notch.
  • LEADSTRATEGIC  |  TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012
    Lone Rangers and Tribes: An Individualist Working in a Collectivist Culture
    In today's global economy and diverse workplace, it is essential that you as a leader understand how individualist and collectivist cultures differ and how they can complement one another. The Lone Ranger represents a deeply engrained Anglo-American value of rugged individualism. frontpage
  • C-LEVEL STRATEGIES  |  MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013
    Ten Things Educators Should Know About Introverted Students
    When teaching through group activities, try to make part of the process to appreciate the diversity of strengths each student brought to the group. This helps both introverts and extroverts work well together throughout their lifetimes when they learn the importance of appreciating all forms of diversity. Then call on the extroverts.
  • FIRST FRIDAY BOOK SYNOPSIS  |  FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2011
    Men Who Get It: Jim Wall (Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited)
    Here is an excerpt from an article about Jim Wall (Chief Diversity Officer, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited) written by Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
    A Woman’s Perspective
    I found myself thinking about how diverse this perspective was in the 1930′s and how accurately predictive. . One of the elements of the business case for supporting the progression of women in business is the need for diversity of thought on our leadership teams.  Never before had she put this remarkable idea into words. 
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
    Women Still Lag in Journalism – By A Wide Margin
    didn’t like the lack of diverse voices being heard in the business world and decided to create a website where business women could demonstrate their thought leadership and gain a seat at the table. However, we still have a long way to go until online content and conversation related to business topics is truly gender-diverse.
  • LDRLB  |  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012
    Leading From the Middle
    The study explores essential strategic components, including: 1) vision-sharing, 2) diversity, 3) knowledge management, 4) innovation programs, and 5) communication to determine if and how these leaders embrace strategic thinking, strategic planning, and socio-technical systems to foster an innovative culture. Watch the video abstract below.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012
    CultureKeepers
    The 100 honorees are an impressive and diverse group, such as tribal leaders, a Western saddle maker, and the creator of a popular children's television show. I went to an awards luncheon on Sunday for Arizonans who have been "culturekeepers." If this hasn't happened in your community, it is an idea to consider. Truly a worthy effort
  • N2GROWTH BLOG  |  MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011
    Leadership & Curiosity
    An open mind is a sign of confidence which allows leaders to recognize diversity of opinion leads to better thinking and better outcomes. By  Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer,  N2growth. Have you ever noticed how the best leaders also tend to be the most curious leaders? Great leaders simply aren’t satisfied with what they know.
  • RETHINK HR  |  FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2011
    The danger in over-personalization
    Diversity Innovation Life Organizational Development Eli Pariser Marcus Buckingham ReThinkHR Stand Out TED The Filter BubbleAccess = Access Less. while back I wrote about the  Importance of Different Ideas ! It is this act of “personalization&# that keeps us from the pursuit of other interest. The danger in over-personalization.
  • MICHAEL LEE STALLARD  |  SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011
    New Research: Friendly Workplace = Longer Life
    During our speeches and workshops we conclude the section where we present research from a diverse fields of knowledge that makes the case for connection to thrive at work and in life by stating: “ connection = life&# whereas “disconnection = death &# (we point out that this applies to both individuals and organizations).
  • LEADING BLOG  |  SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2011
    Hay Group's 2010 Best Companies for Leadership
    As organizations become flatter, the best leaders are learning they must check their egos at the door and become increasingly sensitive to diversity, generational and geographical issues.”. Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, released its 2010 Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20 list. See the complete PDF summary.
  • LEADING BLOG  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
    quickpoint: Learning to Lead
    Emerging leader, Jonathan Doochin, learned from an early age the importance of reflection and optimism, the impact of mentorship, and the potential of thinking like an entrepreneur. In a book by and about emerging leaders, Passion & Purpose , he shares this on leadership: Each of us has the capacity to lead. quickpoint
  • RAPID BI  |  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012
    Is twitter a waste of time?
    Sure there are people that use twitter in very diverse ways - and that is a good thing. Is twitter a waste of time? Is it? know many people that have multiple accounts, some for "business" others for "very personal" uses. But the stats show that a. Business ecademy
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011
    Employee Productivity Improvement Project ROI Calculation.
    Using the StrategyDriven Value of Employee Productivity nomograph and method outlined here, organization leaders can gain a better appreciation for the direct monetary value associated with a change in employee productivity and begin to better value their diversity and inclusion initiatives. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. TSO, Inc.
  • MODERN SERVANT LEADER  |  THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
    15 Questions Employees Will Not Ask But You Should Still Answer
    Are you offended by public dissent or do you encourage diverse perspectives? Most are serious, a few are lighthearted. All touch on potentially sensitive areas. Over time, your team may feel comfortable enough to ask these questions. In the early days though, if you don’t answer these questions, they will not ask. How much is too much?
  • RON EDMONDSON  |  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
    What Can the Church Learn From IKEA?
    Considering the diverse backgrounds within the church, are we considering what works for people who aren’t like us? I spent a couple hours in IKEA recently. If you’re not familiar, it’s a massive size store of home furnishings that has become extremely popular in the larger cities where they have one. What do you think?
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012
    Can’t Find a Job? Create a Career Map.
    Her unique career mapping process is a result of years of experience as a partner at the global executive search firm Spencer Stuart, where she co-founded and led the diversity practice. Guest Post by Ginny Clarke (learn more about the author at the end of the post). You wouldn’t dream of starting a motor trip without a roadmap.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012
    2012 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs
    NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Fortune has released its 2012 list of the most powerful women entrepreneurs, and the women on the list are quite diverse. From an actress to a tech guru, the list includes some inspiring women! The 2012 list of the most powerful women entrepreneurs includes: 1. Jessica Alba, Co-Founder, The Honest Co.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
    6 Highly Successful Executive Women Share Insights into Women in the Boardroom
    “A diverse group of people making decisions together simply make better ones.” NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Despite the fact that research shows companies with women on on their boards perform better than companies with all-male boards, not one woman has been appointed to a board position for an FTSE100 company in the past year.
  • GREAT RESULTS TEAM BUILDING  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012
    Five Great Teamwork Verses From the Bible
    The best teams do not have people with similar skills – they combine the diverse talents and backgrounds from a pool of diverse individuals and appreciate the gifts that each one brings to contribute. In the Bible, though, the teamwork that is mentioned is not the goal. Peter 4:8-10. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
  • IN THE CEO AFTERLIFE  |  SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012
    10 Insights from the 100 Most Creative People in Business
    Located in Harlem, Red Rooster serves American comfort food that honors the diverse culinary traditions of the community. I bike and I walk every corner of Harlem, and see so much diversity that’s unexpected.” Why is creativity so important in business? Because it is the idea, and not the money that drives entrepreneurship.
  • SIX DISCIPLINES  |  FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
    What High-Performing Companies Track
    For example: 71% of higher performers measure compliance or completion of diversity plans (52% in lower-performing companies). Want to be a high-performing company? Then track your talent. study on HR metrics by i4cp shows that higher-performing companies are more apt to measure talent-related metrics than lower performers.
  • LEAD ON PURPOSE  |  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
    Guest Post: How non-leaders can lead
    Do not be afraid to engage across diversity, for that is how you will learn. By Peter Davey. John C Maxwell defined leadership when he said, “The true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less.” So what are the behaviors that can potentially turn a non-leader into an effective leader? Attitudes are contagious. Maxwel
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
    Women Still Missing Among Gen-Y Entrepreneurs
    We still need greater diversity. NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Each year, the Empact100 list identifies the top 100 companies in the United States that are led by entrepreneurs under the age of 30. They are: 1. There is no “they.” The moment we turn that question around to “what can I do about this?” Hustle is a muscle.
  • JESSE LYN STONER BLOG  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012
    8 Leadership Skills Essential for Success in the Future
    Valuing and effectively utilizing diversity. I don’t need a crystal ball to see what will be required of leaders in the future. All I need to do is look around. Most of the companies I work with these days are multi-national – not because I am changing, but because companies are changing. Managing the Mid-Space.
  • C-LEVEL STRATEGIES  |  MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011
    Leading Gen Y: the Secrets Every Leader Must Learn
    However, one thing I know for certain is America derives its strength from young diverse leaders emerging to consistently find ways of reinventing ourselves. This is why their social graph is much larger and more diverse than previous generations. I am extremely fortunate to be able to call Greg Hartle a friend. don’t know. .
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2010
    Leadership Inspirations – Recovery
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar ! Click here to cancel reply.
  • LEAD ON PURPOSE  |  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
    Five Leadership Styles for Successful Project Management
    Some understand how to work with diverse personalities and know what it takes to keep people focused. Guest post by Stephen Meyer. What makes Project Managers successful? Of course, there’s no single answer to this question. Others are masters of navigating conflicting agendas and ensuring that deadlines are met. They’re artful leaders.
  • FIRST FRIDAY BOOK SYNOPSIS  |  FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
    14 Lessons From Benjamin Franklin About Getting What You Want In Life
    Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range of interests. Here is a brief excerpt from an article featured online by Business Insider. To read the complete article, check out others, and sign up for a free subscription, please click here. *     *     * Benjamin Franklin was a man of action. He [.].
  • WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM THEM  |  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
    How Do You Draw The Line?
    Ive been mulling over this crazy diversity discussion on Mike Myatts blog. Mike argues that diversity mandates may actually hinder progress. This morning I talked to my neighbor about 11-year-old (!) Birke Baehr's presentation  What's wrong with our food system  (view on Ted.com ). Do some people exaggerate being green ?
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011
    A Soldier's Soldier
    They get sex instruction, diversity seminars, and global-warming tutorials from Al Gore, but Veterans Day, and the stories of men like Maj. Indeed, we heard very little from the media about this great man’s death, largely because so few in the media actually cared about his life. Our media is bad, but our schools are worse.
  • BIRD'S EYE VIEW  |  FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013
    New York Gets More Fun Every Week
    'Take one small space near Madison Square Park and surround it with about twenty food vendors, offering a diversity of delights from French crepes to Scandinavian sandwiches and you create the perfect place to crowd a bunch of folks who want something adventuresome to eat and a chance to talk about it.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012
    The Company Play
    Given time and practice, you can sit in a meeting and spot what was not said, what was rushed, who filibustered to avoid questions, who used diversions, and who sat quietly and then made a telling point. One does not have to be Sherlock Holmes to develop a skill for noticing. It is often the grand stage of life.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
    Training Input
    Leadership Skills, Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment Prevention, Ethical Decision Making, Customer Service, Communicating with Diverse Groups, Affirmative Action Planning, Effective Supervisory Practices, Dealing with Difficult People, How to Discipline an Employee, Time Management, Being a Supportive Team Player, and Working with Your Boss.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
    Marketing Reminder
    The trick is it is usually easier to reach the ones who need us the most, but that is a diversion. General rule: We should not go after the prospects that need us the most. It makes more sense to pursue the ones who want us the most. Is this always either-or?
  • RON EDMONDSON  |  MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012
    5 Ways to Be a More Influential Church Leader
    Church leaders with the power to persuade are able to gain agreement and approval from people in a diverse group much more easily. This is a guest post by Joel Garfinkle. Joel is recognized as one of the top 50 executive coaches in the U.S., Book Joel as the i nspirational, motivational keynote speaker at your next event. Leadership Ministr
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013
    The Status of Women in Media Is Not Good
    population is 51% female and ethnically diverse, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at what’s under the hood of the media industry. The status of women in U.S. media in 2012 isn’t good. In fact, it’s extremely disappointing. Media 2012.” ” The report authors, Robin H. Pugh Yi, Ph.D. and Craig T. Just 21.7%
  • JESSE LYN STONER BLOG  |  MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
    Judgment Calls
    Being guided by a powerful organizational culture that values participation, diversity, challenge and debate. I understand the desire to study great leaders. It is my own habit as well. gobble up biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., But I read because I am interested in history. Davenport
  • TANVEER NASEER  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
    Changing The Way We Work For Today’s World
    Of course, any discussion of competing in a global economy understandably introduces the importance and value of encouraging diversity within the workplace to tap into new ways and approaches to address a particular situation. But why do we have to limit this notion of diversity to visible or cultural differences?
  • ASPIRE-CS  |  WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013
    How to take an interest in people
    Notice that people are interesting and diverse, providing you with a lot of ways to learn more about them. 'Patti Stanger is the Millionaire Matchmaker in a reality show who finds love matches for millionaires. She has some important rules and guidelines for them as they meet and date their potential matches. The same is true for leaders.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012
    Stocks Go up[ When Women Are on Company Boards
    NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: There have been so many studies showing that diverse corporate boards lead to better overall business results, and now another study has found a direct connection between having women on company boards and improved stock performance. News and Insights
  • CROSSDERRY BLOG  |  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012
    Interview: Project Mgmt and Software Dev Best Practice
    Far too often, a word like that becomes a huge diversion with heated discussions centering on the topic of what is the singularly best practice. Continuing my interview with Stephen Ritchie (@ruthlesshelp, blog here ). author of Pro.NET Best Practices (Amazon paperback & Kindle , Barnes & Noble ).   Also,
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
    Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice 22 – Use a Multidiscipline Team to Develop the Performance Measurement System
    Relate Articles: Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice 19 – Diverse Measurement Mechanisms. 'Organizational performance measurement systems are complex structures cascading vertically from the executive suite to the shop floor and stretching horizontally though many difference functional workgroups. Want to learn more?
  • LEADING BLOG  |  THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
    5 Leadership Lessons: Avoiding the "Mediocre Me" Mindset
    Act boldly in shaping outcomes in our spheres of influence Become the best version of yourself possible by exercising the creativity of thought, diversity of perspective, and depth of conviction to do what we can, when we can, where we can to try and make our part of the world a little better tomorrow than we found it today.
  • COACHING TIP  |  SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012
    Thinking Differently
    Think of this as a kind of diversity a diversity of the mind.  According to researchers and scientists, our high level of cognition (and strategically placed thumbs and enlarged brain) is what sets us apart from much of the natural world.  But although we all think, it turns out that we do not all think in the same way.
  • COACHING TIP  |  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011
    High-Trust Teams
    Organizations create working groups, task forces and teams to accomplish goals that require diverse talents and capabilities.  Trust is central to human existence.  Like all social animals, human beings have an instinctive need to cooperate and rely on each other to satisfy their most basic emotional, psychological, and material needs.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
    Richard Branson Agrees – More Women Needed in the Boardroom
    ” Branson explains what companies need to do to ensure leadership teams are more diverse: “If you are looking to increase the number of women in leadership positions at your company, you might start by considering what opportunities female employees have for career advancement, and what barriers they may be encountering.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
    WomenOnBusiness.com Relaunches Free Press Release Publishing Service
    For example, WomenOnBusiness.com content is syndicated through Alltop.com and offline through Newstex.com where it is distributed offline through companies like LexisNexis, PR Newswire and Amazon Kindle to diverse academic, government, and professional audiences. Image: stock.xchng.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013
    The Feel Good, Fake Actions
    I''ve seen diversity efforts that fall into the FGFA category. 'I''ve written other posts about the dangers of fake action: action that has little or no potential to produce anything worthwhile but which provides the doer with an alibi. I mentioned it at a staff meeting" and "I sent out a memo" are signs of such behavior.
  • GREAT LEADERSHIP  |  SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012
    The July 2012 Leadership Development Carnival
    For readers, it's an easy way to scan a collection of diverse, recent, high quality leadership development posts and pick out a few (or all) to read. The Grand Finale: Miki Saxon from MAPping Company Success presents What is Diversity? What constitutes true diversity? rotate the hosting duties every other month. Jennifer V.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011
    29 Fortune 500 Companies Have No Women on Boards
    Makes you wonder just how diverse (or not diverse) these boards really are – not just in terms of women. In a new ranking of public companies without women in top leadership from Bloomberg Businessweek.com, it was revealed that 5.8% The same industry has the lowest percentage of women directors (9.6%). to 16 percent. Peters, MO.
  • RETHINK HR  |  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
    The conversation of race: Never an easy one.
    Diversity Human Resources Bling Hip Hop Jay Smooth New York Race Underground Railroad WBAI 99.5 A SIMPLE COMMENT. Recently I left a very short comment on a popular industry blog (not HR). The overall post included the topic of bling and writing. Hip Hop, Black people, etc.). Do you know the names of the artists you used?” ” ???
  • LEADING BLOG  |  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012
    Resilience: How We Can Learn to Bounce Forward
    They discuss tight feedback loops, dynamic reorganization, built-in countermechanisms, decoupling, diversity, modularity, simplicity, swarming, and clustering, as proactive ways to encourage resilience. All of us will be tested from time to time on our ability to adapt—on our resilience. It’s engaging the world in a different way. ADHOCRACY.
  • GREAT LEADERSHIP  |  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011
    10 Ways to Select Participants for a Leadership Development Program
    Inclusion and diversity. If you are trying to build a more inclusive, diverse population of leaders, then in addition to any of the other methods, give priority to non-majority participants. A colleague and I recently talked about the challenge of selecting participants for leadership development programs.
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011
    The Future of Business Is Social: Seven Principles That Lead to.
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. Social Nation sets forth the foundations for this new way of doing business. Let’s face it: The business world is changing.
  • GREAT LEADERSHIP  |  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011
    Sixth Annual Hay Group Study Identifies Best Companies for Leadership
    As organizations become flatter, the best leaders are learning they must check their egos at the door and become increasingly sensitive to diversity, generational and geographical issues.” Our clients are from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, across every major industry and represent diverse business challenges. ABB 12.
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013
    Talent Management – The Difference Between Personal Goals and Organizational Performance Measures
    Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice 6 – Diverse Indicators. Most leaders monitor the performance of their various divisions, departments, and work groups using a system of organizational performance measures. The text above is only a small portion of this article. Want to learn more? Consider leaving a comment!
  • WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM THEM  |  TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
    "Oops, I'm a manager! Where's the manual?"
    Negotiation, handling data, self-awarenesss, meetings, recruitment, managing teams, diversity, finance, strategic planning? What to do? There must be a manual for this part of life, right? Well, not exactly right, until now. Where to go? What to do? Again, the Management Training Directory is for you. And on what topics?
  • LEADING IN CONTEXT  |  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2012
    Honoring Human Rights is Essential
    In their article The Moral Foundations of Ethical Leadership in the Values Based Leadership Journal, Hester and Killian remind us that “morality is inclusive, emphasizing human rights and dignity, respectful of diversity.” ” Addressing Human Rights Risks [.].
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012
    Is Woman Owned Business Certification Worth It?
    Almost all major and mid-sized corporations have a diversity department and when they seek out companies with capacity to fulfill their needs they often look for MBE and WBE companies that fit what they need. NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Have you considered becoming a certified woman-owned business? Time consuming and therefore costly.”
  • GREAT RESULTS TEAM BUILDING  |  TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012
    How to Inspire Employees to Claim Ownership
    Help each of your people become an expert to be sought out in some area, and encourage others to take advantage of the diversity and talent in your organization. Most every client I speak to is interested in team building as a way to inspire employees to claim ownership and create a more cohesive culture. Collaboration. Connections.
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
    Top 45 Blogs for Business Majors Includes WomenOnBusiness.com
    Instead of rehashing a list of the most popular blogs that appear on these kinds of lists again and again, the DegreeJungle.com list includes a wider variety of business blogs written by diverse bloggers with an even broader array of experiences, expertise, and knowledge. The WomenOnBusiness.com blog is in good company on this list.
  • MICHAEL LEE STALLARD  |  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
    Do Women Bring More Happiness to Families, Greater Effectiveness.
    Although I don’t have any hard research to prove it, I believe the vast majority of organizational cultures that are diverse in terms of the gender of their members, will outperform cultures that are not diverse. She follows sports, not out of a love for it, but because it  gives her a language to connect with her boys.
  • C-LEVEL STRATEGIES  |  THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011
    Leading with Character by Leading from Within
    Diversity — including diversity of race, religion and political views — is also central to that vision. “I’m the first openly gay CEO of a Fortune 1,000 company.&# … “We believe as a company in hiring diversity, not because it is politically correct, but because diversity makes us stronger.
  • LDRLB  |  MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012
    Fighting Self-Delusion in Leadership
    specialty is the basis on which to grow new, diverse expertise and ultimately either choose to stay on the specialist ladder or move to management. This is a guest post from Betty Bailey, Ph.D from Reliant. LeaderLab has partnered with Relient to offer a FREE Leadership Development Assessment to our readership. Eric Hoffe. What’s the culprit?
  • WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM THEM  |  SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2011
    The Rise Of Female Leadership
    NURTURE DIVERSITY Goldman Sachs named 110 Partners in November 2010 (a prestigious title that comes with lots of money and shares of stock). Diversity is a strategic advantage. Focus meets possibilities, diversity finds unity, complexity turns into simplicity. Unfortunately, some organizations have stopped creating new bonds.
  • ERIC JACOBSON  |  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
    Answers To 5 Most Pressing Communications Challenges Leaders Face
    And, that's what I like most about David's approach -- in his books , on his blog and via his speaking engagements. Thanks David! Leadership Blogs Books For Managers Management Leadership Books Leadership Online Communication General Management Skills Communications Skills Leadership Skills Email Communication
  • BUD TO BOSS  |  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012
    Workplace conflict is a scary issue
    Tip: Consider providing a diversity program to educate workers about unintended slights that can raise workplace tensions. If you aren’t spooked enough this Halloween, the following facts about workplace conflict will make your hair stand on end. You won’t waste time refereeing arguments between workers. Recognize untapped employee strengths.
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010
    Resource Projection Best Practice 7 – Qualification Projections.
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. Subsequently, these individuals have a difficult time meeting established performance expectations when assigned the activity.
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
    Project Management Best Practice 6 – A+ Players
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. You need to be logged in as a StrategyDriven Premium Member to view our premium content. Not registered?
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
    Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice 14 – Run New and.
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. Thus, changes to performance measures serve to change behaviors in predictable and sometimes unpredictable ways. Not registered?
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
    Project Management Best Practice 7 – Use of Administrative Support.
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. And the amount of administrative work increases with the scope and complexity of the project. Not registered? Try it out!
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2010
    Leadership Inspirations – Steps to Effectiveness | StrategyDriven
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar ! Click here to cancel reply.
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010
    Project Management Best Practice 8 – Roles and Responsibilities.
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. Please login using the box in the sidebar. Not registered? Click here to cancel reply.
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
    Management and Leadership – Leadership Lessons from the United.
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. Original Author Unknown How much time do you waste waiting for meetings to start late? How much time does your organization waste?
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
    Tactical Execution Best Practice 5 – No Co-, Only Vice
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. For this reason, there must be one decision-maker, one leader. There must be no Co-, only Vice. Not registered?
  • WOMEN ON BUSINESS  |  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2012
    Google Acquires Wildfire Interactive and Its 40% Female Employees
    shared a quote from an interview Victoria gave to Women in Technology recently: “Victoria said ‘We have a very diverse team in terms of gender and 40% of our team is female. This is a great acquisition for Google, but that’s not the most interesting part of the story. Angie Chang of Women 2.0 News and Insights
  • LEADERCOMMUNICATOR  |  TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012
    Embrace Conflict and Transform Discomfort For Better Business Results
    Maximize team diversity to reap the benefits of differences in experience and thinking. It’s a paradox that every leader faces: create teams that work well together but embrace conflict. Also, drive consensus but encourage individual points of view. Discomfort is emotional. Feelings can be complex and multi-layered.
  • TANVEER NASEER  |  TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
    Innovation: A Path To Talent Development?
    In our presentation at the Canadian Talent Management Summit conference in Toronto we’ll share our story of how we used an orthodoxy busting approach with diverse employee groups from all around our organization. The following is a guest post by Lewisa Anciano and Amanda Fenton. We’re told “Innovate or die”. Build Your Brand 2.
  • LEADING IN CONTEXT  |  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
    Understanding Leader Bias: 5 Sources
    Worforce Diversity Networ. 5 Sources for Understanding and Avoiding Leader Bias 1. The Vision Renewal Process: How to Achieve Bias-Free Leadership" Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D. Ethical Thinking ethical leadership context ethical thinking ethics leader leadership and management leadership development learning learning and development
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013
    First Paragraph
    Assuming that cultural diversity breeds antagonism, they asserted the superiority of their own communitarian values above all others. "The Nazi conscience" is not an oxymoron. The popularizers of antisemitism and the planners of genocide followed a coherent set of severe ethical maxims derived from broad philosophical concepts.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012
    Hanging On in California
    California will always be warm, dry, and beautiful, and it boasts an unparalleled diversity of climate and terrain. Victor Davis Hanson explains why , despite California's decline, he is staying in the state. That nearness is an obvious incentive for Californians to stay put.
  • EXECUPUNDIT  |  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
    A Place for Reflection
    Ready access to great books - ideas, reminders, diversions, Check. Cultural Offering has a checklist for an effective home study. I'll analyze my own home study in light of his criteria: Writing tools - paper, pen, pencils, computer. Check. Music - A home study should be a music room. Check. Bose system. No television - worthless distraction.
  • RON EDMONDSON  |  TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011
    An Interview and Book Giveaway with Leadership Expert & Author Mark Sanborn
    Get as much diverse experience as possible. Church Diversity, Interview and Book Giveaway. Mark Sanborn , CSP, CPAE is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio for leadership development and remarkable performance. have been highly influenced by his work and thought an interview with him was appropriate. If so, how?
  • STRATEGY DRIVEN  |  THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011
    StrategyDriven Leadership Conversation Episode 5a – Relational.
    StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. Please consider voting for us on Podcast Alley by clicking here. To read Frank’s complete biography, click here.
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