[ 463 words ] What can we learn about business strategy from our new human connection patterns? We’re missing critical, beyond-family connections. And that need provides a business opportunity that leaders can fulfill without using their scarcest resources. This...

[ 592 words ] How can “Developing meaningful relationships” preserve value in today’s turbulent times?  During today’s stressful times, more businesses are reaching out to employees, customers, and others, even if there’s nothing to sell. However, to make the most of...

[ 623 words ] How can you effectively face down today’s massive problems? Accept the magnitude of the challenge. But also recognize that at least some changes will be for the better, even when everything seems like it’s becoming worse.  Consider the seeming...

[ 737 words ] As leaders, how do we bridge the seemingly incompatible views dispersed across America, featuring love and compassion, and numbers and financial cost? We recognize the insight present in each nugget of truth, integrating them into a fuller understanding...

[ 320 words ] How can we deal with our health and economic crises as individuals?Retake control by approaching the world with a loving attitude.  I felt overwhelmed much of this week. When my six-year-old said “no” the 145th time this morning, I snapped. “Then this is...

[ 496 words ] We feel threatened by the complex, systemic challenges of a novel virus, yet we’ve been grappling with related problems since we were toddlers.  “Rayden, can you please set the table?” I ask my six-year old. “Mom and I are busy.” Rayden doesn’t even look...

[ 619 words ] Should you bother integrating socially responsible actions into your go-to-market strategy?  “Yes!” Socially responsible actions can be critical to delivering investor value, as well as strengthening society. However, the bulk of the business value only...

[ 502 words ] As a leader, what’s the difference between sincere social responsibility and greenwashing?  Greenwashing uses false pretense to gloss over bad corporate intent. However, intent is invisible, so we are left interpreting actions-- which are difficult to...

[ 653 words ] “What does the term ‘systemic change’ mean in reference to better business and social outcomes?” a colleague asked.   ‘Systemic’ has become a buzz-word for ‘big change’, but the word means more than that. A system is a...