What kind of leader are you ?
Tradition and emergent types vary greatly; both have advantages and disadvantages. Take this short questionnaire to see where you are on the spectrum of old-school vs new-era leader – and how to...
Brain Circuits
Don’t mention it! Tackling your team’s taboos, Part 1
Nothing stunts team progress like “undiscussables.” Left unmanaged, they choke the team’s problem-solving abilities and its capacity to learn and change. In this four-part series, we provide a guide for team leaders...
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Hold ’em, Texas: When not to make the first offer in negotiations
Generally, making the first offer in a negotiation gives you more control of the final outcome. But sometimes letting the other side show their cards first provides you with valuable information on...
Correcting an unhealthy parent-child dynamic in the office
Parent-child dynamics are appropriate between actual parents and children, but not in the workplace. Leaders sometimes act as parents to middle managers, seeing them as incapable of taking the initiative; while middle...
Crash course in collaboration: How to collaborate for systems change
Philanthropic foundations are combining resources to tackle grand challenges and increase impact. Here are six simple learnings for all organizations looking to forge partnerships with others....
Are you ready for the circular business revolution?
In today’s rapidly evolving market environment, businesses face growing pressure to move beyond the outdated ‘take-make-waste’ model. The future belongs to those who embrace circular, resource-efficient, and regenerative practices. But how can...
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