Photo by Eddie~S via Flickr. Jeff Talbert* was the CEO of a fledgling company when, in an instant, he made a troubling discovery. More than a third of his 17 …
Story Telling as a Leadership Tool (Part 2): Finding the Stories to Tell
In a previous blog, we discussed the value of storytelling as a way to motivate employees, provide direction, inspire desired behaviors, and spark innovation. So what does a good story …
Back to Basics: Where to Turn in Times of Business Challenge
Extreme events, whether they are man-made (such as the European imbroglio, global financial crises, or radical political events such as the Arab Spring), or natural disasters such as tsunami, floods …
Go Where the Business Is: Steps to Help Prepare for a Small Business Interview
Small businesses are economic engines for communities, and offer great opportunities for job seekers. So why aren’t business leaders better prepared for the small business workforce? Why are so many …
Embedding Sustainability in Business School Curriculum
Are we cheating tomorrow’s business leaders by neglecting to teach sustainability as part of B-school curriculum? The business and financial crises of the last decade have left academia asking, …
How to Make Branding More than Just White-Washing
C-suite executives know that protecting and growing their brands is Job #1 on their daily to do lists. But how do they do it? Most turn to marketing to drive …
The New American Gig: Creating Sustainability Buy-in with a Transient Workforce
Used with permission from photologue_np. The composition of the US workforce is changing dramatically. Some define that change based on the overall aging population, while others base it on increasing …
Leaders Have Faith: the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and What It Can Teach the Business Community
Photo adapted from Ron Cogswell with permission. ———————————————————– Dr. Kathryn Scanland is the president of Greystone Global LLC, a consulting firm focusing on strategic planning, leadership development and organizational design. …
Leaders Give Values Heat
Leaders must figure out what values they believe should be manifested in their organizations. And then put them over the flame of a Bunsen burner by teaching on those values, …