Sparking innovation can sound complex, but it’s really quite simple: just ask, “What do you need from me?” That’s the core lesson we learned from our interviews with senior execs at Mastercard, including guests Jennifer Marriner (EVP of Global Acceptance Solutions) and Sherri Haymond (Co-President of Global Partnerships). Mastercard needs innovation to pulse from its […]
You know something we don’t: the winner of the US Presidential election. We’re writing this article well before the polls close. Regardless of who becomes America’s next Chief Executive, they’ll have to lead with a different set of skills than Presidents of the past. The world has changed far too much. In fact, we’re entering […]
We know what makes a great leader. Warren Bennis figured it out. Bennis was a pioneer in modern leadership studies. From authenticity to ceaseless curiosity, he uncovered the key qualities today’s leaders need to be successful. He mentored our podcast guest: author, consultant, and former Presidential advisor Betsy Myers. She discussed his importance in this […]
You may be an undiagnosed pracademic. We certainly hope so; it’s vital for your survival. A pracademic is someone who integrates academic research and practical experience into their job. The case for your leadership survival is simple: the world is changing too fast for your knowledge to stay static. You must keep learning and integrating […]
Do you want to know a secret? Amazon’s success is all because of you. One of the online giant’s fundamental mindsets is customer-back thinking. From searching their website to the delivery van at your door, every initiative starts by looking at what helps the customer (you), then working backward to figure out how to make […]
With election season running hot, issues such as migration (or illegal immigration) are prominent in campaign speeches for candidates of all stripes vying for all manner of office, from dogcatcher to president. The harsh reality for them all: no single nation, much less a single leader, can solve these issues. They surround the world, so […]
You may not believe in ghosts, but your ancestors definitely haunt you. No, you don’t need to call the Ghostbusters; Deborah Liu, the president and CEO of Ancestry, told us in our podcast interview it’s their influence that continues to shape you through the generations. Their decisions continue to make an indelible difference today. It […]
You’re more like a global leader than you think. After all, you face very similar challenges. National financial crisis? You’ve faced budget woes in your business or NPO, too. Job creation and unemployment? Talk to your own HR department about how hard recruiting has become. The list goes on. The scale is different, but the […]
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Your work is a whirlwind. The avalanche of new tech, intricate global connectivity, and overnight societal changes all make for a rapidly changing world. And that’s just what you face each morning – what will work life be like in 2050?! Clearly, your leadership style will have to change to keep up. Fortunately, our podcast […]