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Leadership
Maximizing Collaborative Value Instead of Maximizing Shareholder Value
June 21, 2018
Maximizing collaborative value needs to replace maximizing shareholder value. A singular focus on shareholders displaces the greater purpose of a business.
Leadership
Ending Sexual Harassment: Hear Women’s Voices and Take Positive Action
October 23, 2017
When harassment happens, how will you respond? Will you be an ally? Silence is the fuel that allows individuals to abuse their power. Raise your voice.
Generations
The Xennial Generation: Stuck in the Middle
October 10, 2017
Inspired by the advice she’s received from Millennial women in her life, Maya James considers the current work revolution from an Xennial perspective.
Leadership
The Primary Reason Millennials Quit (and What Organizations Should Do About It)
August 1, 2017
When an employee leaves it costs and organization 213% of the annual salary for that role. It’s time to address the primary reason millennials quit.
Inspiration
Happy “Graduation”
May 18, 2017
While preparing for his ten year old’s third formal graduation ceremony, Justin Kanoya wonders if maybe we’re taking this whole graduation thing a bit too far.
Generations
The 7 Skills of Highly Effective Millennial Leaders
April 8, 2017
Millennials occupy a majority of the American workforce. David Grossman draws on his experience to share 7 skills of highly effective millennial leaders.
Generations
Elementary School Career Day: Celebrating the Power of Story
March 24, 2017
When called upon to speak during an elementary school’s career day, Donovan Ervin faced self-doubt and then discovered the power of story.
Generations
What Simon Sinek Got Wrong about Millennials in the Workplace
January 19, 2017
During the past month, several individuals sent me the YouTube video of Simon Sinek discussing Millennials in the workplace. The interview is conducted by Inside Quest. The first time I watched it, I thought there were some valid points, but other elements didn’t sit well. After watching it several times, it became more clear that…
Leadership
Mindful Millennial Leadership: Absorb-Convert-Act
January 10, 2017
Being a mindful Millennial leader is a better leadership model. Being mindful is more than being present. Millennial leaders that convert will excel.
Generations
When Labels Lie
November 17, 2016
It is not a good time to be a pollster. Up until Tuesday, November 8, the presidential election felt less like an expression of democracy and more like a sporting event, complete with quarter by quarter updates on who was “up” and by how much. We even had a probability percentage on the likelihood of…
Generations
Four Damaging Mentalities Millennials Must Break
November 3, 2016
Millennials can be pretty critical of older generations who seem stuck in their ways. “They just don’t get it anymore… that’s not how the world works.” “This isn’t the 1950’s anymore…” “How can they still think that is going to work?” These are all things I’ve heard Millennial co-workers say about our superiors. While Millennials…
Generations
Millennial Impact Report: Converting Statistics to Actions
June 30, 2016
If you haven’t noticed, The Case Foundation does good work. They undertake research and promote programs that cover civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. A solid mix of what makes the world work in better ways. Cutting across these areas is a focus on the next generation – Millennials. In working with Achieve, a survey of…