Teresa Johnson was a single mom and the director of HR and marketing for a boat company when she learned the company was headed in a direction inconsistent with her …
The Founder Who Discovered You Can’t Learn about Leadership Without Focusing on Yourself
Laura Sanchez-Greenberg had an MBA and a background in helping companies grow when the company she was leading was sold; she quickly lined up an executive leadership position at a …
Ending Racism And Building Inclusive Organizations Will Take Longer Than This News Cycle—Here’s How To Get Started
This article was originally published at Forbes.com. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been overjoyed to watch individuals and organizations launch into conversations about ending racism, building inclusive organizations, and …
Five Teens Take on PPE Distribution, Solving Supply Chain Problems In the Process
The day their school district reported its first coronavirus case, five teenagers from Alpharetta, Georgia, decided they could help with the response. One of the 16 year-olds, Shourya Seth, heard …
Three Things We’re Looking for in Our Executive Doctoral Students
Not long ago, a prospective doctoral student asked me a question. The answer is something our team at the Center for Values-Driven Leadership thinks about quite often, but we’ve never …
How Will a Ph.D. Help My Company? Understanding Your Return on Investment
For senior executives who are considering a doctoral program in leadership, “return on investment” is part of the consideration. Is this degree worth my time, effort, and money? Employers often …
Strategies for Using DISC to Connect While Working from Home During COVID-19
Humans are wired to be social and physically together. Research shows us this very wiring has evolved to help us survive in harsh and challenging conditions. That connection has been …
What the World Needs Now: COVID-19 Creates a High Demand for Emotionally Intelligent (EQ) Leaders
COVID-19 has produced a lot of needs over the past few months. From the tactical needs of PPE, test kits and ventilators to the emotional needs of empathy and connection. …
Merrill Lynch Leader Helps Girls Grow During Social Distancing
Values-driven leaders are committed to service. That commitment is evident in the life of Dawn Harris Jeffries, a senior financial advisor with Merrill Lynch and the founder of GLOW Girls, …