Women in Leadership Spotlight: Sheryl Sandberg
In recent years, the name Sheryl Sandberg has appeared frequently on lists such as: “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” by Fortune, “50 Women to Watch” by The Wall Street Journal, “The World’s 100...
View ArticleLeaders in Science: Are we Forgetting Them?
Every year, when Time compiles its list of the “100 Most Influential People,” of the year, recipients are categorized as a Mogul, a Breakout, an Icon, a Pioneer, or a Leader. What is perplexing is...
View ArticleHow Important Is Natural Talent?
In a recent article written in the Wall Street Journal, author Heidi Grant Halvorson tries to dispel the “Success Myth.” So what is this myth about? According to her research, it is about how people...
View ArticleToday’s Attention Gap, Tomorrow’s Leadership Gap?
Every year the Aspen Ideas Festival gathers leading thinkers from around the globe to discuss the latest ideas of what makes a good society. This year, Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam along with his...
View ArticleYahoo takes the Lead
In an industry-defining moment, Marissa Mayer taking on the position as Yahoo’s new CEO marks the youngest CEO to head a Fortune 500 Company, and the first woman to take on the role while expecting....
View Article10 Most Powerful Women in Business
1) Marissa Mayer- President and CEO of Yahoo Inc. At age 37, Mayer is the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 Company, and also the first to take such a position while expecting. Prior to Yahoo, Mayer...
View ArticleDon’t let Hubris be your Downfall
The media has long tried to warn us not to take success for granted. If you have not already taken the queue from Gordon Gecko’s famous portrayal of greed-gone-wrong in the Wall Street movie series,...
View ArticleHow to Stay Humble
As discussed in a previous article, Don’t Let Hubris Be Your Downfall, arrogance and overconfidence can lead to the demise of many leaders. So what should leaders do if they start to go down the wrong...
View ArticleDo Women Go For It?
Certain companies have been making efforts to diversify the composition of their higher management. For example, Google has implemented a policy whereby individuals can nominate themselves for a...
View ArticleJust be Anxious Enough
(photo credit www.time.com) All of us are familiar enough with that rush of adrenaline that starts a series of reactions in our bodies when pressure comes knocking at the door. Whether provoked by a...
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