Purpose perspectives from author Daniel Pink and HR executive Kevin Cox
Aligning individual and organizational purpose If you really want to see purpose in action, consider the role of[…] Read More
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March 2019
Re-thinking how we measure potential
Success in the new world requires agility, adaptability, agency and humanity Many organizations use the popular nine-box grid:[…] Read More
Lessons in leadership from female CEOs
Women leaders are in the news and for all the wrong reasons. In August 2018, in response to[…] Read More
Building an inclusive system of gender identities
Sometimes you can look in the mirror and something just doesn’t feel right. Other times, you can take[…] Read More
Overcoming adversity as a female leader
The characteristics that shape leaders can sometimes come from the most adverse sources. Such is the case for[…] Read More
For impactful feedback, context and tone are required
Many feedback interventions fail. Some subtleties can make all the difference. You’re not alone if you think that[…] Read More
Do we really need to get the “last word” during a conversation?
Liz Mellon looks at the very concept of the ‘last word’ and our enduring urge to have the final[…] Read More
December 2018
Creating the Future at Align Technology
A ground-breaking leadership and innovation program designed by Duke Corporate Education for top leaders at Align Technology yielded[…] Read More
Why your business needs to invest in Corporate Social Impact
Unlike the employee volunteer CSR programs of old, Corporate Social Impact (CSI) initiatives can have a massive combined[…] Read More
Organizational purpose must be realistic
Aspirational, pie-in-the-sky corporate missions are inspiring. But in order to be successful, corporate purpose must also involve realistic[…] Read More
Lessons in uncertainty from the sports world
Leaders have a lot to learn from the sports world – and not just from extraordinary athletes. Here’s[…] Read More
Why leaders should encourage failure
Contrary to many leaders’ perfectionist impulses, creating cultures where failure is acceptable is important for fostering agility and[…] Read More