Gamini Hewawasam leads two businesses from his home in the western Chicago suburbs. The first manages travel contracts with major airlines for clients. The second, based in his home country …
Leadership & Poetry: Calling Us to be More Fully Human
At first blush, leadership and poetry may seem to have little in common. However, a number of management studies have suggested various methods for leaders to leverage poetry, including a …
Medical Exercise Trainer Creates Desk Workout to Help Your Body Recover from Sitting All Day
Our Rising to the Challenge initiative highlights stories of leaders who use the resources they have (their businesses, skills, and networks) to have a positive impact on others during the …
Enabling Productive Remote Work: Expert Tips for Staying Connected and Engaged
This article was originally published at Forbes.com in early March 2020. Two weeks ago, we did a quick web search to find out how many companies were moving to remote …
Gratitude & Learning to Pivot in Times of Crisis
Editor’s Note: Dr. Patrick Farran’s research has included aspects of gratitude, so when the coronavirus changed the nature of his work, and his family plans, Farran decided to focus on …
Wahl Clipper Helps Local Hospitals by Making Personal Protective Equipment
Shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and face shields have left healthcare workers and other essential employees vulnerable to the transmission of the coronavirus. Dave Schreiner, CEO …
Helping Those Who Have Lost Work or Need Emotional Support Because of the Coronavirus
How two CEOs are responding When speaking about values-driven leadership, we often remind people that values become most evident during difficult times. A company’s list of values may look nice …
Recommended by Leaders: Simple Acts of Kindness that Cost Under $30
Here’s how you can support neighbors and essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis As business leaders during the pandemic, you may be trying to solve expensive, time consuming challenges to …
Heroes Work Here: Creating Acts of Appreciation at Work
While many of America’s white-collar workforce has the luxury of working from their couches right now, the nation’s “essential workers” are still on the job, stocking shelves at grocery stores, …