4 Ways to Think About the Future in a Post-Pandemic World
For more than a century, think tanks have played an important role in society, serving as sources of expertise for policymakers, places to explore new ideas, and critical catalysts for bringing creative solutions to action. But as the coronavirus pandemic ripples through society, trust in institutions weakens, and the country’s demographics shift, the traditional think […]
The Great Work Reset: 4 Things to Know
PODCAST PEOPLE: A SUMMARY FROM THE REAL LEADERS PODCAST “We’re going through the largest capital experiment in the history of the world right now. And we’re guessing how we’re going to restart our economies.” Gary A. Bolles is an internationally recognized expert on the future of work and the future of of learning, aimed at […]
It’s Time for a Reset — We Need to Change the Game of Business
Millions of Americans are out of work as a result of the pandemic. It’s not their fault. A growing number of small business owners have been forced to close their shops through no fault of their own. The combination of the virus, the ongoing social outcries, protectionism, and trade wars have rocked our great entrepreneurial […]
Job Insecurity and Economic Uncertainty: How Leaders Can Ease the Emotional Toll on Employees
The death of a loved one is not the only type of devastating loss that leads to grief. Your own company’s initiatives can also be emotionally traumatizing to employees. When you understand that any significant change to a person’s current reality can trigger grief, it becomes easier to see how company initiatives can trigger the […]
The Difference Between ‘Minimum Wage’ and ‘Living Wage’
“What is the Difference Between ‘Minimum Wage’ and ‘Living Wage’? I went to Sri Lanka to find out. Five days, four design students, three factory tours and two garment worker visits, resulted in one unforgettable behind the scenes journey to Sri Lanka. As the Vice Chair of my family’s foundation, The Cordes Foundation, I traveled […]
Breaking Down Plastics to Create Something New
PODCAST PEOPLE: A Summary from the Real Leaders Podcast “For me today, it’s about continuing to demonstrate to people that you can build a great business that does something good for the world, that can be a catalyst for sustainable impact.” Jodie Morgan is the CEO of GreenMantra, the first company in the world to […]
The 5 Step Guide to Creating a Brand Community During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how we connect. Before, many of us believed the conventional wisdom that face-to-face experiences are “better” than online connection. Not only is this misleading, but right now, connecting online is urgent and imperative. The good news? Creating a brand community during a pandemic is possible and transformative—both for community […]
5 Social Impact Lessons from the Front Lines
As he watched the devastating fires in Australia destroy nearly 7,000 square miles of countryside and 3,000 homes last year, Terry Tamminen (above, right) thought of canaries that miners carried into coal mines to determine if carbon monoxide had collected in mine shafts. “Australia was a microcosm, and these fires are a warning that we should […]
3 Ways American Companies have Joined Forces to Fight The Pandemic
As coronavirus reignites in states across the country, a volunteer business organization is quietly helping companies take bold action to bring the spread of coronavirus under control — marshaling private and public sector resources to solve the immediate and evolving needs of this urgent public health crisis. Stop the Spread was started by Kenneth Chenault, […]
How Business Can Beat The Coronavirus: Confront the New Reality
As the vast majority of companies rush to reopen, they’re falling into the trap of “getting back to normal.” They’re not realizing we’re heading into a period of restriction once again, due to many states reopening too soon. To survive and thrive in this new abnormal, and avoid the trap of normalcy, leaders need to […]
