Diversity is innovative potential. To activate this potential, leaders must understand the underlying process through which diversity leads to innovation. One early requirement is to loosen traditional views of leadership based in command and control. This creates mental space to consider an organization as an ecology of innovation. An ecology is a system of difference. […]
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Why the ‘paradox mindset’ is the key to success
Although paradoxes often trip us up, embracing contradictory ideas may actually be the secret to creativity and leadership. Working life often involves the push and pull of various contradictory demands. Doctors and nurses need to provide highest quality healthcare at the lowest cost; musicians want to maintain their artistic integrity while also making a sack […]
What is takes to be a great leader
The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to lead might be right under your nose. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs need to ask to thrive in […]
Why Emotional Intelligence Needs Cultural Intelligence When Working Across Borders
To succeed globally, we need both Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Intelligence. We’ve all heard about how EQ—Emotional Intelligence—is vital for success as a leader. The ability to be aware of our emotional state and the emotional states of others and incorporate that awareness into our actions and decisions is what accounts for 90% of the […]
Concerned About Copyright? A Guide For Legally Using Images On The Web
Every creation is copyrighted by default. If in doubt whether or not you can use it, ask the creator. If you cannot identify the copyright owner, better don’t use the material. And if you do use someone else’s work, whether with explicit permission or based on a generic license, be sure to credit your source. […]
An SEO Diamond in the Rough: Online Reviews
There are a myriad of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices to look at when trying to improve the local search engine rankings for your business. Google, Bing and Yahoo each have their own algorithms that attempt to bring the user the most relevant and useful information possible when performing a search, but one relatively new […]