Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Leadership: Lessons from the Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson for Turbulent Times



Review A masterwork on how good leaders become great leaders. A culminating work of a true intellectual artist (Jim Collins, author Good to Great, co-author Built to Last)A marvelous banquet with four leaders whose lives provide lessons for all.

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Fortune 1000



H&R Block Is Closing 400 Locations The tax prep company lowers its outlook amid news of closures. The tax prep company lowers its outlook amid news of closures.

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DNA Test Firm 23andMe Can Now Tell You Your Alzheimer’s Risk Without a Prescription



The $1.1 billion Alphabet-backed Silicon Valley unicorn 23andMe just pulled off a milestone feat: On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the company could sell its genetic tests and accompanying health risk reports for ten different diseases directly to consumers.

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Leadership Lessons From Asia & The West



There are many folks who claim Asian leaders are better than Western leaders and there are others who feel otherwise. In the past few decades, I have had the privilege of working with leaders from the US, South America, Europe and also Asia.

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Saturday, April 27, 2019

Leadership Lessons From A Football Coach Turned Silicon Valley Executive in 'Trillion Dollar Coach'



For decades, a former football coach turned c-suite executive named Bill Campbell quietly counseled some of the biggest leaders in Silicon Valley: Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, Sheryl Sandberg and more.

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The wolf pack and leadership : the lesson(s)



Over the next few days, I will be revisiting some of my favourite posts on Leadership. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them! Here is a description of a wolf pack that has been in circulation since the end of last year.

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Accidental Presidents, Part 4: Lessons in leadership



We succeed and fail by the advice we get and whom we listen to. Today, it seems that there is unprecedented interest in consuming advice and lessons, yet we might be overlooking some of the most important and insightful case studies.

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4 Small Moments That Make a Huge Difference in Your Leadership Style



Does being a leader feel overwhelming to you at times? When you look at great leaders like Indra Nooyi, Alan Mulally, Sheryl Sandberg, and Frances Hesselbein, it's easy to forget that leadership is something you get better at with practice.

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5 lessons we can learn about leadership from some of the most famous generals in history



Looking back in history, it's easy to think of famous leaders as static figures, like statues in a museum. However, they had strategies and goals we can still learn from. History.net helpfully ranks all of the greatest generals in history, including several notables from the ancient world.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World



Hiccup (Jay Baruchel), Astrid (America Ferrera), Snotlout (Jonah Hill), Tuffnut (Justin Ripple), Ruffnut (Kristen Wiig), and the rest of the How To Train Your Dragon return in the third outing for How To Train Your Dragon.

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Friday, April 26, 2019

Six Lessons on Leadership from Bob Hogan



I am obsessed with the topic of leadership. Organizations need leaders to make key decisions, anticipate and manage changing market trends, and set strategic vision. When competent leadership prevails, people and companies prosper.

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Leadership Lessons



Three leadership lessons in this time of unconventional leadership in our country.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Prepare Spiritually - Teaching Leadership Skills and Qualities



In order to lead your class members in the Savior’s way, you must strive to know the Savior. You will come to know Him as you study His words. The words of Christ contain true principles that will provide answers to any question, concern, or challenge you may encounter as a leader.

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Young Women



Stay up to date on the latest news, messages, and resources for young women. Find messages, music, and video from the March 2012 meeting.

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Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership



I wish to extend a warm welcome to the new members of the Church who “are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God.” (Eph. 2:19.

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Leader Resources for Melchizedek Priesthood | Lesson Preparation



The Melchizedek Priesthood section of the handbook addresses subjects such as stake and ward leadership, home teaching, welfare, prospective elders, leadership meetings, and more. View the worldwide training broadcast on teaching in the Savior's way.

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Part 4: Ministering to Others Is Commandment and Covenant



Contributed By Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president “Our young women can touch hearts and reclaim souls in ways that adult leaders cannot. Youth may need counsel and gentle reminders, but with support and guidance, young women do amazing things.” —Sister Bonnie L.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

FORTUNE Knowledge Group



When it comes to gender diversity in the workplace, the US and Canada have ... When it comes to gender diversity in the workplace, the US and Canada have differences of opinion.

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Kellogg CEO's Leadership Message: We'll Be G-r-r-reat Again



What’s the first thing you should do when you take over a legendary company as the new boss? For Steven Cahillane, he went to the company’s cereal cafe and had a bowl of AppleJacks on his first day as CEO of Kellogg (K). “I just sat there waiting for somebody to come talk to me.

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Pete Buttigieg: The U.S. Doesn't Have the Leadership to Reform Immigration



South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, an up-and-coming 2020 Democratic candidate, said Monday that the United States is at a moment “between eras in American history.

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Leadership Lessons from Children’s Books



Being a leader is a complex task, but the defining moments of great leadership can be surprisingly simple. As a father of three kids under six, I’ve noticed some striking parallels between the morals of bedtime stories and the legacies of illustrious leaders.

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Five Leadership Lessons from Oscar-Contending Filmmaking Farmers



Meet Molly and John Chester who are models for making dreams reality. It has been my honor to interview people who love their work and the time I spent with Molly and John was a peak experience in this process.

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10 Leadership Lessons from Donald Trump



What makes for a great leader? It's hot topic these days in companies, business schools, and the news.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Lessons From Lincoln: 5 Leadership Tips History And Science Agree On



Abraham Lincoln gets a lot of credit for being a great leader. And he deserves it, but… Frankly, most of us don’t really know why he deserves it.

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L'Oréal CEO Says Embracing The Digital Revolution Is Secret To His Leadership Success



Jean Paul Agon sees himself as a revolutionary. A forty-year veteran at L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics company, he was one of the first in the beauty business to realize the opportunities of the digital wave and he embraced it wholeheartedly.

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

Lewis Center for Church Leadership



While Jethro is not as prominent a character in Exodus as Moses, he is an important figure because of his wise counsel. In Exodus 18, Jethro provides leadership insights that are still relevant for all of us today.

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Saturday, April 20, 2019

Leadership Lessons



Transcend the Turbulence: The New Era of Change in the Mortgage Industry In this webinar, Mitch tackles some of the industry’s hottest topics head on: • The #1 issue today is Operational – What’s going on with LO compensation? • Reconciling your substantial investment in compliance with t

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Friday, April 19, 2019

Leadership Lessons: Master Year End Like a Boss



Rise and shine, two-zero-one-nine! It’s time to meet year end with fresh optimism and a health strategy.

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12 Best Books Every Leader Needs to Read



In previous posts, I provided the best motivational books of all time, as well as the favorite books of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates's summer reading list. However, I've never really listed out the books that every manager should read to become a better one.

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The Thai Cave Rescue: What Are the Leadership Lessons?



Few experiences bring the finest display of management principles as the Tham Luang Cave Rescue, an 18-day saga that played out over recent weeks in a Thai forest reserve.

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

The World's Greatest Leaders



Fortune’s World’s Greatest Leaders list is out, and although I love all our lists equally, I must confess that this is one of my favorites. Good leadership is often hard to define. In the abstract, it can feel bogged down in metrics, benchmarks, and execution-speak.

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Data Sheet—Why Bill and Melinda Gates Topped Fortune's Greatest Leaders List



Good timing. Did I say yesterday that Pinterest and Zoom would debut on the stock market on Friday? I did–but today is the IPO day. Both deals were priced for their initial investors on Wednesday evening.

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How the Congressional Pink Wave Is Changing the Face of Leadership



In the run-up to last year’s midterm elections, pundits chewed through hours of cable news programming, speculating about a potential blue wave. But while they were right about the oceanic force, they got the shade wrong—it was pink.

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Five Leadership Lessons: How To Build An Infinite Mindset



Beating the competition to become Number One is a losing business strategy. This was just one of the head-turning insights I heard from Simon Sinek, bestselling author and renowned optimist, during his inspiring talk that capped off last week’s SAP Ariba Live conference in Austin, Texas.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

J&J CEO's West Point Lesson: Great Leaders Know How to Listen



One thing most people don’t know about Johnson & Johnson is that its CEO is a military veteran. Alex Gorsky is a graduate of the West Point military academy. He went on to serve in the army for six years rising to the rank of captain.

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3 Lessons in Authentic Leadership from IAB's Women Visionaries Conference



Emily Kostic is Director of Public Relations, Social Media and Brand at the Ad Council. A royal family devotee and pop culture aficionado, she previously worked at A+E Networks. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Hellboy 2019



The movie theater has been a great place for those who love comic book movies. Last week, theatergoers were treated to the DC Comics movie Shazam! In two weeks, audiences will be treated to the Avengers: Infinity War sequel Endgame, and this weekend saw the release of Dark Horse Comics Hellboy.

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8 Leadership Lessons from Game of Thrones



More than a show, Game of Thrones is a trove of leadership lessons for managing groups and implementing change. Here’s a quick quiz: Which of the following quotes is from a Business School professor, and which was said in the epic fantasy Game of Thrones?

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Leadership Lessons From Game of Thrones: Which Westerosi Kingdom Will Survive Speed of Change?



Cersei Lannister said it best in season 1 episode 7 of the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.

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Gore, nudity and leadership lessons: an HR guide to Game of Thrones



While the return of Game of Thrones is exciting for some, others who don’t watch it might feel excluded or will feel they have to give the show a whirl to see what the fuss is all about and to be able to offer an opinion.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Leadership Lessons From LEGO



My colleague Ken Perlman is a devoted father of two girls. He feels that many of the lessons learned in fatherhood apply, on a certain level, to teaching our clients change leadership.

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