Five Reasons Why Your “Old School Industry” Needs to Care About a Culture of Innovation
Innovation isn’t just about the latest technology trends. It doesn’t happen just because you have a ping pong table, exposed brick walls, and a keg of the latest craft beer in the breakroom. It happens because you have the right culture in your organization. Culture is about the people. Let me explain. Today was…
Reflection Quotes for Growth, Mindset, & Motivation
Reflection Quotes to Reflect on for a Growth Mindset & Perspective Here are 50 of my top reflection quotes to ponder, think about, and gain inspiration from. I hope these quotes provide motivation, perspective, and a mindset for growth for you apply. Just click through the visual quote slides or scroll down for the reflection…
Innovation Skills for the Future: Insights from Research Reports
There are five prominent research studies whose findings highlight the most important 21st century job skills needed for the future (and the future is now) of work and organizations. In sum, employees at all levels need to develop their innovation skills. These include competencies like creativity, critical thinking, communication, strategic thinking, and problem solving to…
Stanford University: Non-Linear Path to Leadership by Kyle Forster
Stanford University Entrepreneurship Corner video stated description: Kyle Forster, co-founder of Big Switch Networks, discusses pivotal moments from his career in Silicon Valley when expertise in early stage technologies propelled him into leadership roles. Forster also shares insights from several of his favorite books and the powerful lessons all aspiring entrepreneurs should heed.
The Future of Leadership: Perspectives on the Principalship
The Future of Leadership Video from Harvard Stated Description: Founded in 1981, The Principals’ Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education provides aspiring and experienced school leaders with exemplary professional development opportunities. The Principals’ Center has dedicated itself to the support and development of leaders who influence the character and quality of a school,…
The Power of the Leadership Credo
Description of Columbia Business School Video: This complimentary webinar explores what a leadership credo is and how it brings value to your career and organization. The 30-minute webinar covers: How developing a credo can help leaders communicate to achieve strategic goals. Understanding your own credo ensures messages are authentic and natural because they are grounded…
Disrupting the Discourse
Description of Harvard Graduate School of Education Video: Speaker: John H. Jackson, Ed.M.’98, Ed.D.’01, president and CEO, The Schott Foundation for Public Education John H. Jackson will present the opening keynote for The 10th Annual Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC). The AOCC seeks to inspire and impact the improvement of the education sector by annually…
How Leaders Collaborate
University Video Description from USC: Nov. 1, 2011: Creativity & Collaboration in the Academy: Warren Bennis on How Leaders Collaborate A pioneer in the study of collaboration across disciplines, organizations and sectors, Warren Bennis has first-hand knowledge of legendary teams and what makes them tick. USC Professor and Distinguished Professor of Management and Organization, he’ll…
The Importance of Leadership Coaching in a Post-Recession Economy
University Video Description from USC: This webinar addresses the reasons that organizations should consider leadership coaching, and why coaching is a key success factor for creating future value.
Culture and Leadership
University Video Description from UCLA: BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink discusses culture and leadership in financial services.
Design Thinking “Train the Trainer” Program
Online Design Thinking Workshops & Innovation Courses
