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People Do Business With You…But Why?

Women on Business

According to author and thought leader Simon Sinek, people buy the “why.” By Maribeth Kuzmeski Why do people do business with you? Is it because of WHAT you do or is it because of WHY you do it? Over the past few weeks I’ve been asking clients and other professionals their “why.” Many times it doesn’t seem clearly defined.

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May the Force — of Inspiring Leadership — Be with You

The Practical Leader

Star Wars is a classic good guys versus bad guys tale based on powerful concepts of mythology identified by Joseph Campbell in his classic book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces ( click here to read my review of his biography and work). Some of the other episodes are good, and some are unwatchable.

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The Libor Scandal and the Price of Prosperity

Harvard Business Review

It's not even about power and privilege, corruption and compromise. It's about life, tragedy, and human potential. Unless you believe that Abraham Lincoln, too, for a few extra bucks, might have joined Barclays as a Senior Advisor for "Human Resources.". This scandal isn't about price-fixing. It's not about a bank.

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