10 Reasons to Embrace Complexity

Leading Through Complexity and Uncertainty In The Center For Creative Leadership's White Paper, The Future of Leadership Development, Nick Petrie describes the new work environment as "typified by an increased level of complexity and interconnectedness." This new work environment requires new leadership skills, including a willingness to lead when the situation is complex and the outcome uncertain.

Highlights From The Donchian Symposium: Evolving Perspectives on Ethics

The Donchian Symposium: Evolving Perspectives on Ethics, held recently at the University of Richmond, was a groundbreaking cross-disciplinary look at how cultural perspectives on ethical leadership are changing. Presenters raised emerging issues and cultural challenges related to ethicsĀ in ways that…

Planned Obsolescence: Is it Ethical? No. Can We Still Have the Newest Gadgets? Yes!

Is Planned Obsolescence Ethical?Ā  Every business should know its position on this important question.Ā  Do you know yours? Many companies have the technology to make products that last far longer,Ā and choose not to use it. You know what comes next…

Trends: How Businesses are Changing their Corporate Responsibility

A recent two-part article by Fast Company blogger Alice Korngold includes trends and predictions about how businesses are changing their corporate responsibility. Here is a small sample of theĀ useful information you'll find by reading the article: "Three interrelated predictions: First,…

100 Trends to Watch for 2010

Review over 100Ā trends that will impact your businessĀ in 2010 to 2040 and beyond: JWT's 100 Things to Watch in 2010Ā is an eyeopener! Crucial Consumer Trends for 2010Ā are postedĀ on the LeadershipNowĀ Leadingblog. 3 Powerful Social Good Trends at Mashable.com The Future of…