Values at Core of Leadership
Lessons from Darwin — and why we must bolster the values of science and truth.
Discover the enduring relevance of Charles Darwin’s pursuit of truth and mindful consideration for the impact of his words. Contrasting with modern-day celebrity culture, his evidential diligence remains a beacon of hope and influence. Explore how Darwin’s legacy echoes as a model for ethical influence in today’s society
Turning the Tide
Originally Published in Fair Value Shortly After Taking Office, President Joe Biden gave a speech on the progress of the Covid-19 vaccination program. He offered hope for a July 4th Independence Day and asked that all Americans work together, playing their part to help reinstate the personal freedoms that we previously took for granted. In…
A Deep Dive into Talent Management and Development with Jos Opdeweegh
When it comes to unraveling the secrets behind effective talent management and development, Jos Opdeweegh is a seasoned expert. In a captivating dialogue, Opdeweegh paints a vivid picture of the significance of this critical organizational facet, emphasizing the need for standardization while shedding light on the stages that compose its core. Navigating the Talent Landscape…
Light on the Horizon
There are multiple issues at play here, and not the time or space to deal with them all. I’m going to consign claims that the vaccine will track us via 5G communication or harbors secretly implanted microchips to the dustbin of implausibility in which they belong. Whether we should allow airtime to such theories strikes…
Leadership and Our Most Powerful Tool in a Time of Crisis
A crisis is defined as a moment of intense difficulty or danger, a situation when critical decisions must be made. Specifically, it is a time of turning points when the actions we choose will steer us to either recovery or disaster. Leadership in these circumstances requires more than bravado or gesture politics; it needs a…
The Moral Maze of Decision-Making
In some form or other, ethical trade-offs or a moral maze are inherent to most businesses of some scale, and the value judgments we make in resolving them are a signature of leadership.
Why is it that companies make bad decisions?
It’s not the one off impulsive decisions that interest me, but why, given all the checks and balances, so many companies appear to make carefully thought-through decisions that actively harm the interests of their stakeholders.
Navigating the Middle Ground
For the last few weeks, we’ve been bombarded with advice on how to make the best use of this period of lockdown. The internet is awash with potted wisdom on how to be more organized, distracted, or upgraded, while my inbox has personalized suggestions ranging from cleaning up the sock drawer to learning a new…
Exploring the Tenets of Servant Leadership Interview
Overview: During a conversation with Jos Opdeweegh, a distinguished CEO based in Miami, the concept of Servant Leadership came to the forefront as a paradigm-shifting approach to organizational management. Opdeweegh provided illuminating insights into the limitations inherent in the conventional top-down leadership model, where decision-making authority is confined to a select cadre of executives, often…
Models of Creativity: Analysis or Creativity-Fellows or Foes?
All of this is intended to get us to think about how we apply similar thinking to our organizations. What, as business leaders, can we do to foster the relationships and environment that supports the creative progress we need?
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