In today’s competitive landscape, every leader is searching for the ultimate formula for sustainable success. We often look to market penetration, financial engineering, or aggressive sales tactics. However, the most successful and enduring organizations recognize that the ultimate competitive advantage isn’t found in a balance sheet or a product feature—it’s found in the human spirit …
The Revolution Has Only Just Begun. Twenty-five years ago, Robert Greenleaf published these prophetic essays on what he coined servant leadership, a practical philosophy that replaces traditional autocratic leadership with a holistic, ethical approach. This highly influential book has been embraced by cutting-edge management everywhere. Yet in these days of Enron and what VISA CEO …
Speaking Up When It Doesn’t Feel Comfortable Last month, we covered an overview of transactional vs. transformational leadership. See the archive for readings and questions from that session. We now pivot slightly to discuss environments and leadership styles where we can (or cannot) speak up. We’ll look at resolving the tension of the Captain of …