Leading Blog

JANUARY 5, 2015

During most of the 20th century Kodak held a dominant position in photographic film, and in 1976, had an 89% market share of photographic film sales in the United States. The largest, best-educated generation in history has become an under-utilized resource, vastly unprepared to move into positions of responsibility and leadership.

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Film Human Resources Technology Maturity 150

Surviving Leadership

MARCH 26, 2019

Geena Davis has established a foundation called the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which engages film and television creators to dramatically increase the percentages of female characters — and reduce gender stereotyping — in media made for children 11 and under. It’s not just a cause they donate money to.

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Conference Hamel Film Media 71

Surviving Leadership

JULY 31, 2018

If someone feels like they can go and have a beer with their leader or coworker, it humanizes the person, highlighting commonality and empathy. It’s an important trait to cultivate if you’re trying to influence and lead. The need to be liked can lead to awful business decisions and really, really crappy leadership.

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Power Charisma Film Influence 40

Women in the LEAD

JUNE 25, 2010

I also admit, I personally was influenced by Joel Barker's video, THE POWER of VISION video. There is an inspiring video clip from the film at the Global Dialogue Center Knowledge Gallery exhibit on Viktor Frankl. Blessings flow! Our thoughts are powerful. What we occupy our minds with matters.

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Simon Video Film Positioning 40

Ask Atma

MAY 20, 2012

E.g. take a team of developers to tour an abattoir, take the human resource team to a museum exhibit on ancient Egypt, or take legal on an outing to a flower show. Obviously, your behavior is one of the most important influences on your teams and your culture. So you must demonstrate very strong leadership.

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Team How To Knowledge Management Self-aware 52