The Collaboration Imperative

by Rick LashIssue: January / February 2012

For various reasons, the management challenges ahead will require the skills of a collaborative leader. Many leaders,…

Neuroscience and the Link Between Inspirational Leadership and Resonant Relationships

by Richard BoyatzisIssue: January / February 2012

“Relationships,” says a dejected Alvy Singer, Woody Allen’s character in the movie, Annie Hall. “Who needs them.”……

Developing Leadership Character

by Mary Crossan, Jeffrey Gandz et al.Issue: January / February 2012

The sum of virtues, values and traits equals good character, which, in addition to competence and commitment, is one…

Transformational Performance-Based Leadership: Addressing Non-Routine Adaptive Challenges

by Kari Granger, Doug Hanover et al.Issue: January / February 2012

A leader’s job is to create contexts that will allow followers to adopt new perspectives on the challenges they face,……

Learning From Conflict: Lessons From the Salmon Farming Industry

by Pat MacDonaldIssue: January / February 2012

That an inter- or intra-organizational conflict could be a prime learning opportunity may seem farfetched. But not according……

More women in senior roles: If only companies really wanted it

by Gerry Purcell, Shirley Knight et al.Issue: November / December 2011

Promoting women to C-Suite positions and nominating them to sit on boards are goals that are still, for the most part,……

Courage in leadership: From the battlefield to the boardroom

by Peter VoyerIssue: November / December 2011

The battlefield may be a crucible for all manner of success in life. Survive, and you’re likely agile, decisive,…

Super sovereign: The case for an international sovereign-rating organization

by M.S.S. el NamakiIssue: September / October 2011

The recent downgrading of the United States' credit rating brought into focus the fact that sovereign credit rating…

A case for Conscious Capitalism: Conscious leadership through the lens of brain science

by Srinivasan S. Pillay, Rajendra S. Sisodia et al.Issue: September / October 2011

Conscious capitalism is more practical and comprehensive than other corporate philosophies that are based on virtuous…

The Social Animal: A good book for executives

by John S. McCallumIssue: September / October 2011

Over the years, regular contributor John McCallum has recommended numerous books that can help executives be an effective……