As a result of these controversies and debates, some pundits have been pushing the idea that CEOs and other leaders should refrain from sharing their opinions on any issue and instead, limit their focus or attention to matters that impact their organization’s bottom line. And yet, consider what the impact would be on those you lead. MORE >>

What about all that diversity training everyone went through?". Diversity wasn't just a professional issue for her; she cared about it personally. Bedia had tried to address the issue in a diversity training that carefully outlined what people were allowed to say, and what they weren't. Would I do diversity training? MORE >>

Humanity is diverse. They valued my participation because I evaluated their program, got things organized and kept them on schedule. But I often thought it would be wise if they hired team members with more diversity, instead of favoring people so much like themselves, with whom they connected so magically. Hire them. MORE >>

In some organizations its standard practice to “groom” leaders to adapt to corporate norms. Authenticity Creativity Developing Leadership in Children Risk taking Culture diversity diversity management mutant powers x menWe teach future leaders to speak so they can be heard. I work hard [.] MORE >>

Lara’s executives wanted to clarify and begin driving a leadership brand throughout the organization. Leadership Development authenticity diversity Leadership Leadership BrandPosted in Leadership Development A prospective client asked to talk with me recently. To protect her identity, we’ll call her Lara.)  MORE >>