Culture

Statue of Liberty with the Manhattan skyline in the background

On Independence Day, Reflecting on the Statue of Liberty

Next week, on July 4, Americans will celebrate our 250th anniversary as a nation. 40 years ago, approaching Independence Day, I sent a letter to the staff of Applied Materials,

Caring Shows Up in the Work

A recent blog post by Dr. Arin N. Reeves, “The Complexity of Empathy,” got my team talking about the concept of empathy in the context of good management.

Your People’s Passion Is Your Greatest Asset

People who work at nonprofits don’t just show up for a paycheck. They show up because they believe in the work. That shared sense of purpose is a genuine competitive advantage.

Applied Wisdom Comes to Chicago's West Side

LaShone Kelly organized a half-day leadership workshop for fifteen high school students, demonstrating a novel application of Applied Wisdom principles.

From the Field to the Court: How Court Sense Shapes Great Leadership

Guest newsletter from colleague Jorge Titinger on how athletic instincts from the soccer field parallel the leadership principles behind Develop Court Sense.

Great Leaders are Not Born

Leadership is a skill that can be developed. Every person is capable of improving their leadership and management abilities.