Ann Charles | Fast Company

To Create a True CSR Culture, You Have to Start with Wall Street

BY Ann Charles | 04-05-2011 | 10:19 AM | ETHONOMICS

It's impossible to discuss the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in today's business without acknowledging the elephant in the room. The economic collapse that began in 2007 was largely the result of a colossal failure of leadership in both the finance industry and the U.S. government. READ MORE›

Spoken Like a True Leader--Ten CEO Quotes to Live By

BY Ann Charles | 02-03-2011 | 12:24 PM | LEADERSHIP

Many of today's business leaders are slowly and thoughtfully creating companies that are ethical, externally focused and extremely successful. Rejecting the conventional wisdom of the zero sum game, these CEOs envision business as a force for positive change. READ MORE›

5 New Year's Resolutions for the Modern CEO

BY Ann Charles | 01-10-2011 | 12:33 PM | MANAGEMENT

The top New Year's Resolutions roundups typically include the same goals: Lose weight, get fit, drink less, and learn something new. Since the first three don't sound like much fun, here are some New Year's Resolutions for the Modern CEO who would like to learn something new.READ MORE›

Some Kind of Wonderful - The Best of CSR in 2010

BY Ann Charles | 12-20-2010 | 10:25 AM | ETHONOMICS

As the first decade of the 21st century comes to an end, it is time to reflect on the leadership and CSR trends that have shaped the economy, global business, and our society in this tumultuous time.READ MORE›

CSR Holiday Gifts for the Conscious Consumer

BY Ann Charles | 12-07-2010 | 12:14 PM | ETHONOMICS

As 2010 comes to a close, the stage is set for a more enlightened year of corporate giving.READ MORE›

The Making of a Modern CEO: The New Normal

BY Ann Charles | 11-22-2010 | 8:40 AM | MANAGEMENT

Industries are experiencing systemic failure as a result of the digital revolution, coupled with an economy stuck in reverse. READ MORE›

The Making of a Modern CEO: The Digital Tsunami

BY Ann Charles | 11-16-2010 | 11:23 AM | MANAGEMENT

The new normal in this economy is shaping up to be anything but normal. Businesses that have thrived for decades as industry icons are now permanently upended by the forces of the Web, social media, and new technologies. As a result of these changes, the role of the CEO must evolve as well.READ MORE›

Leadership: Vigilantism 2.0

BY Ann Charles | 10-21-2010 | 9:39 AM | MANAGEMENT

We've all heard the horror stories about how brands can be derailed through negative social media. Remember the Domino's Pizza nose-picking YouTube video, and "Motrin Mommies" digital disaster? Last week, The Gap was caught with its khakis down in a logo design backlash. There are also more serious examples.READ MORE›

Sometimes Big Change Comes in a Little Blue Box

BY Ann Charles | 09-30-2010 | 5:57 PM | WORK/LIFE

There's nothing like a brush with death to focus your attention. The global economic collapse has been like a brush with death for business. It has changed our perspective and will have lasting aftereffects on our behavior. Last ...READ MORE›

Philanthropy Is the Gateway to Power

BY Ann Charles | 09-15-2010 | 3:48 PM | ETHONOMICS

While catching up with old episodes of "Mad Men," I was brought up short by a show-stopping quote from Roger Sterling. Sterling, the senior partner at the Sterling Cooper Agency, tells Creative Director Don Draper that he's been ...READ MORE›

When Women Rule the C-Suite

BY Ann Charles | 09-08-2010 | 10:20 AM | LEADERSHIP

Once women rule the "C-suite," corporate social responsibility (CSR) will become the norm for U.S. business. Why? Call me sexist, but I think that helping others is a function of nurturing and comes more naturally to women than it does to men.READ MORE›

Leadership: Inglorious CEOs

BY Ann Charles | 08-31-2010 | 11:09 AM | LEADERSHIP

Timing is everything. Could there be a worse time than now be a CEO?READ MORE›