Three Problems of Power—Problem Three: Distance and Dehumanization

This blog is provided by Margaret Heffernan, author of the book, “Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together.”   This is part three of a three-part blog. Problem Three: Distance and Dehumanization When CEO of Lehman Brothers, Richard Fuld was driven from his home to a heliport, then helicoptered into Manhattan, driven in another limo to […]

Three Problems of Power — Problem Two: Silence and Blindness

Margaret Heffernan, author of the book, “Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together.” provided this blog as a companion to her podcast. This is part two of a 3 part blog series.  Problem Two: Silence and Blindness Richard was keen, intelligent, curious, well-read, and overflowing with good intentions. Ask him about his direct reports, he […]

Three Problems of Power

This blog is provided by Margaret Heffernan, author of the book, Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together. It is a companion to her podcast “Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together.” The language says it all. ‘Working your way up’, ‘climbing the ladder’ are ways of describing successful careers: emerging from the dank basement […]

140 Top CEOs Say These Are the Most Crucial Challenges for Future Leaders

This blog is provided by Jacob Morgan, author of the book, The Future Leader: 9 Skills and Mindsets to Succeed in the Next Decade, as a companion to his podcast The Future Leader: Skills and Mindsets to Succeed in the Next Decade. Leadership has always been challenging, but the future of work will bring fresh […]

Leading Sustainability: Look to the Future, Make Bold Choices and Don’t Go It Alone

This blog is provided by Trista Bridges and Donald Eubank, co-founders of Read-the-Air and authors of a new book, “Leading Sustainability: The Path to Sustainable Business and How the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Changed Everything,” as a companion to their podcast Leading Sustainability: The Path to Sustainable Business and SDGs. This article shares practical steps […]

Leadership Trends for 2021 and Beyond

This blog is a recent Forbes article written by Maureen Metcalf and Dr. Christopher Washington. It is a companion to their podcast Leadership Trends for 2021 and Beyond. Where there is disruption, there is an opportunity. Where there is a collapse, there is an evolutionary opportunity. As an interconnected global system, we are facing opportunities […]

Leading During a Crisis: Explosion in Beirut, The Aline Kamakain Story

Maureen Metcalf, ILI’s CEO and Founder, is a fellow of the International Leadership Association (ILA). In this role, ILA recommends 12-16 interviews for her radio show focusing on innovating leadership. The show focuses on balancing academic excellence in leadership with personal stories of high-impact leaders, thought leaders, and authors talking about their latest books and […]

Vertical Development: Elevating Your Leadership

This blog is provided by Ryan Gottfredson, Assistant Professor of Leadership at California State University-Fullerton, author of Success Mindsets, and a Mindset Consultant/Trainer/Speaker.  It is a companion to his podcast Success Mindsets: Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life. Two types of development leaders can go into horizontal and vertical development. Horizontal development […]

What’s “The Arena” Performance 101?

This week’s podcast features Brian Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Arena Labs, High Performance Medicine: Healthcare and Innovation. The blog was previously published on the Arena Labs blog. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done […]

Leading Through Change: A Military Perspective

United States Navy Rear Admiral Deborah Haven, Retired, provides this blog. It is a companion to her podcast Leading Through Change: A Military Perspective. Here are my observations and takeaways from my experience navigating change in a wide variety of global logistics organizations supporting the US Military and our allies. Much of my experience has […]

Seeking to Understand: Advice to Successfully Implement DEI Initiatives

Maureen Metcalf writes this blog and summarizes 5 recommendations Roger Madison shared about how leaders can improve the outcomes of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It is a companion to the podcast Diversity and Inclusion Insights from IBM South Africa Experience. Recently, I was honored to interview Roger Madison, a successful person of color […]

Capitalism Needs a Rethink – Evolving Toward a Stronger and More Equitable Future?

This blog is provided by Ty Montague, co-founder & CEO of co:collective, a creative and strategic transformation partner for purpose-led businesses, as a companion to his podcast StoryDoers: Leaders and Organizations with Clearly Defined Higher Purposes.   It is fair to say we live in a world described as volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA). […]