Leadership
Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action
Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?” His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers — and as a counterpoint Tivo, which (until a recent court victory that tripled its stock price) appeared to be struggling. Tags: Apple, [...]
Ian Goldin: Navigating our global future
As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone. Tags: global future, globalization, Ian Goldin, Inspiring, Leadership, Social
Itay Talgam: Lead like the great conductors
An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders.. Tags: Leadership, leadership challenge, Talent, Talgam
The Pentagon’s New Map: War and Peace in the 21st Century
If military strategy debates bore you to sleep, try watching Thomas Barnett lay down the “new lay of the land” for you – or what he calls “The Pentagon’s New Map: War and Peace in the Twenty-First Century”. You won’t be disappointed. Barnett argues that the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 revealed the gap [...]
One Laptop Per Child – On Life Support?
Am sure you are already aware about Nicholas Negroponte’s “One Laptop Per Child” program, (also check out the cool “vision” video here)which over the last few years has gained considerable momentum and accolades… in addition to a healthy amount of criticism. Back in business school, many times I have scratched my head to the financial [...]
