CVDL alum Dr. Lee Murphy, CEO of Chicago-based Inspera Health, was the speaker for the graduate commencement ceremonies on June 3, 2017. What follows are his insights into how a …
Well Being: The Third Leg of Engagement
“I woke up this morning and a feeling of dread came over me because I realize I no longer love my job.” “The people at my job just drain me!” …
Shinobu Ishizuka: 2 Lessons from Japan’s Values-Driven Companies
Shinobu Ishizuka of LA-based Dyna-Search helps Japanese companies learn management and leadership strategies from U.S. companies. At the recent Small Giants Summit, Ishizuka shared two stories that can inform U.S. …
Why Does What You Do Matter? Making Work Meaningful
The CEO looked baffled. A few minutes before, I had asked her, “What’s the greatest challenge you’re facing with your company?” This question came after she’d already described the company …
We’re Speaking the Same Language, but We Still Need a Translator: Three Ways to Get Clear about Values
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on our partner site for the Return on Values research project. Find the full post here. In business, it is easy to speak …
Leaders Manage Meaning
When we connect with others through our framing, we shape reality. What’s more, if we “manage meaning” when others are unable, we emerge as leaders. ~Gail T. Fairhurst This past …
Four Things Strong Leaders Always Do (Plus an Invitation to Learn More)
There was a time when I looked forward to December as a time to slow down a little: sure, there were always extra parties to attend and shopping to be …
Positive Relationships Spur Exceptional Performance: Three Tips on Connecting Appreciation and Performance
This post originally appeared in our November eNews. Most of us know how to show gratitude and appreciation to friends and family, but it can be tougher at the office. …
Carrots & Sticks are So Last Century
As the parent of a Chicago Public School student, last week was a challenging one. More than just interrupting our newly established school day routine, and our regular traffic patterns …
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