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Society Needs a Leadership Paradigm Shift

Leading Blog

It is critical to understand that character is not just about morals and ethics but, in its fullest form, about human flourishing through better judgments and well-being. Furlong held senior global leadership roles at TD Securities, retiring in 2012 as vice chair. 30, 2023).

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Webinar “Leading For the Future”

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Many leaders wonder how to prepare for an uncertain future – one that is filled with complexity, changing expectations and an increasing global awareness about ethical responsibility.

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Using Social Media To Help Sustainability Research

The Horizons Tracker

As over half of the global population engages in social media, user-generated data has become an abundant source for social scientists studying attitudes toward the environment and sustainability. For their part, sustainability researchers can foster more trust and cooperation by embracing high ethical standards. Achieving the U.N.

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Has AI Helped To Meet The Sustainable Development Goals?

The Horizons Tracker

A new study from KTH Royal Institute of Technology suggests otherwise, and argues that AI has played a significant role in our meeting of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals established in 2015. The paper argues that 134 of these targets could benefit significantly from AI, with the remainder weakened by the involvement of AI.

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5 Questions For Leaders Seeking Insight In The New Year

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Grateful For The Conversation Many thanks to Leading in Context friends and followers for a wonderful 2015. I am grateful for the lively global conversation about the leadership we need for a better future. I appreciate your active involvement in the movement.

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Leadership Development Investments

Coaching Tip

study of nearly 400 organizations by Lee Hecht Harrison has identified that 54% of employers plan to increase investments in leadership development in 2015. Top 10 In-Demand Leadership Competencies in 2015 (Respondents rated as “Very Important”). Ethical behavior 9. The online survey was open from January 20 to 30, 2015.

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Using AI For The Good Of Society

The Horizons Tracker

Of course, things are not all bad, and a recent study from KTH Royal Institute of Technology suggests that AI has actually played a significant role in our meeting of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals established in 2015. There’s an underlying risk of prejudice when AI evaluates and predicts human behavior,” the authors explain.