article thumbnail

Twitter (X) Has a People Leadership Problem, Not a Branding Problem.

Modern Servant Leader

Their problem is not branding – it’s leadership. They changed the name of the app and replaced 17 years of brand equity in the iconic bird logo with an “X” However, the About page still displayed their brand guide for the original Twitter logo and more, as of this writing. everything.”

Brand 130
article thumbnail

Tony Hsieh Completes His Service on Earth

Modern Servant Leader

As a tribute to all Tony did to inspire and motivate us, consider sharing a quote from him, or implementing more servant-leadership in your own organization. Some of our favorite Tony Hsieh quotes, include: “…the best leaders are servant leaders – they serve those they lead.” ” Farewell, Tony.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Focus on the Journey, Not the Destination

Lead Change Blog

The article, titled, “Beam Me Up Scotty,” talks about me being too focused on my own career — causing me to miss an opportunity to learn from my boss, who was a very quiet, humble servant leader. I was in my late 20s at the time and thought I was a good leader. As leaders, we must get results.

article thumbnail

Unethical Leaders Capture Profits from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Modern Servant Leader

What’s worse, Heineken actually launched new brands in Russia since the start of the war. Common Reasons for Not Exiting Public relations for these leaders claim their departure is hampered by dependencies upon Russian regulatory approvals, minimizing revenue loss, or avoiding turning over assets to the Russian government.

Brand 100
article thumbnail

Servant-Leadership 101: Nonpartisan Lesson (Moneyball Movie Example)

Modern Servant Leader

This 6-minute lesson demonstrates the Nonpartisan principle, through the example of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and Peter Brand (Jonah Hill). That’s when he meets Peter Brand. Brand is a recent college graduate in a room full seasoned MLB experts. After that conversation, Beane pulls Brand aside to find out his secret.

Examples 130
article thumbnail

The NFL’s Fumble Against Antisemitism and Racism on Social Media

Modern Servant Leader

While most major brands have already stopped advertising on “X,” many are now even ceasing any form of posting there, altogether. Most of those brands have switched over to the Meta-owned rival platform, “Threads”, where there is greater emphasis on fighting antisemitism, hate, and disinformation.

Media 173
article thumbnail

Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

Modern Servant Leader

Brand Your Changes. One way to help regain the trust is to brand your changes. In the same manner, I hope Southwest brands their changes with constructive marketing to regain the public trust in their ability to deliver reliable service. When we screw up and we know it, we need to overcompensate to right the wrong.

Airlines 188