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    • 17 Jan 2023
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    Good Companies Commit Crimes, But Great Leaders Can Prevent Them

    by Lane Lambert

    It's time for leaders to go beyond "check the box" compliance programs. Through corporate cases involving Walmart, Wells Fargo, and others, Eugene Soltes explores the thorny legal issues executives today must navigate in his book Corporate Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions.

    • 03 Jan 2023
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    Confront Workplace Inequity in 2023: Dig Deep, Build Bridges, Take Collective Action

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Power dynamics tied up with race and gender underlie almost every workplace interaction, says Tina Opie. In her book Shared Sisterhood, she offers three practical steps for dismantling workplace inequities that hold back innovation.

    • 15 Nov 2022
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    Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work

    by Pamela Reynolds

    People routinely overlook wrongdoing, even in situations that cause significant harm. In his book Complicit: How We Enable the Unethical and How to Stop, Max Bazerman shares strategies that help people do the right thing even when those around them aren't.

    • 08 Sep 2022
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    Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?

    by Lane Lambert

    Generation X and Millennials—eagerly waiting to succeed Baby Boom leaders—have the opportunity to bring more collaboration and purpose to business. In the book True North: Emerging Leader Edition, Bill George offers advice for the next wave of CEOs.

    • 15 Aug 2022
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    University of the Future: Finding the Next World Leaders in Higher Ed

    by Dina Gerdeman

    Which universities will step into the void as American colleges decline? In the book Empires of Ideas, William Kirby explores how the history of higher education in the US, China, and Germany might shape its future.

    • 13 Jul 2022
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    Reimagining the Economy: What Would It Take to Put People First?

    by Avery Forman

    Could new ways of working be the remedy for society's ills? In an excerpt from the book Democratize Work, Julie Battilana shares how domestic workers banded together to gain power in an economy that marginalizes them.

    • 28 Jun 2022
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    The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose

    by Avery Forman

    Despite polarized attitudes, Rebecca Henderson argues that it's the perfect time for companies to reset their moral compass. In an essay from the book A Political Economy of Justice, she explores the social efforts of Cadbury and Unilever.

    • 22 Jun 2022
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    Four Elements for Finding the Right Career Path

    by Dina Gerdeman

    Facing a major decision? Before you start ruminating about facts and figures, consider tapping into your "full self." In his book The Four Elements: Finding Right Livelihood in the 21st Century, Timothy Butler offers a framework for navigating life transitions.

    • 12 May 2022
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    Why Digital Is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill Set

    by Sean Silverthorne

    You don't have to be a machine learning expert to manage a successful digital transformation. In fact, you only need 30 percent fluency in a handful of technical topics, say Tsedal Neeley and Paul Leonardi in their book, The Digital Mindset.

    • 27 Apr 2022
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    Empower Your Employees to Make Better Decisions

    by Pamela Reynolds

    The impact of wise decisions can ripple out in an organization. In the book Decision Leadership, Max Bazerman and Don Moore explore how the choices of influential leaders, such as athlete Colin Kaepernick and Humu's Jessica Wisdom, motivate others to do better.

    • 26 Apr 2022
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    What Does Your Business Stand For? Why Building Trust Starts with Purpose

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Trust is fragile and must be nurtured. By tapping into their purpose, leaders can help their organizations embody the values and principles they espouse, says Ranjay Gulati in his book Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 17 Apr 2022
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    How to Avoid the 'Ethical Slide' That Leads Companies Astray

    by Lane Lambert

    Building strong ethics requires continuous effort from everyone in an organization. In the book Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know, J.S. Nelson offers practical advice for cultivating a "speak-up" culture. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 Apr 2022
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    Racism, Colonialism, and Britain's Legacy of Violence

    by Avery Forman

    In a new book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Elkins shows how Britain exported and institutionalized racially motivated violence, and covered it up as the country lost its grip on imperial rule. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 29 Mar 2022
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    5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries

    by Sean Silverthorne

    What makes a business resilient, agile, and enduring? Geoffrey Jones and Tarun Khanna analyze some of India's most successful companies and offer lessons for leaders everywhere in their book Leadership to Last. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 17 Feb 2022
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    When Employees Feel a Sense of Purpose, Companies Succeed

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Corporate cultures tend to encourage conformity. At a time when employees expect more from their jobs, companies should make space for individuality, Ranjay Gulati argues in this excerpt from his book, Deep Purpose. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 15 Feb 2022
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    When Working Harder Doesn’t Work, Time to Reinvent Your Career

    by Avery Forman

    The second half of your life could be better than the first. Really. In the book From Strength to Strength, Arthur Brooks shows how letting go of past glory can open the possibilities of life's "second curve." Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Feb 2022
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    Beyond the Cold War: Reinventing Socialism in 5 Countries

    by Dina Gerdeman

    People have long associated socialism with the Soviet Union and Cold War, but many countries in the developing world have adapted the ideology to meet their needs, says a new book by Jeremy Friedman. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Feb 2022
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    Innovation Isn’t Just for Startups: How Big Companies Can Succeed

    by Lane Lambert

    Innovation doesn't have to be limited to the Teslas and Amazons of the world. In a new book, Michael Tushman and Andrew Binns share how explorers lead change and help incumbent companies strike gold. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 23 Nov 2021
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    What It Takes to Build an Organizational Culture That Wins

    by Avery Forman

    In a world of short-term thinking, an effective organizational culture provides the ultimate competitive advantage. In Win from Within, James Heskett offers a roadmap for developing one. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 31 Aug 2021
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    Feeling Powerless at Work? Time to Agitate, Innovate, and Orchestrate

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Employees lower down the organizational ladder have far more power than they realize. If they worked together, they could effect significant change within their workplaces, says Julie Battilana. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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