Responsibility

Why Values Trump Rules and Regulation

BY Dov SeidmanMon Nov 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM

Everywhere I travel, I hear the same refrains: "We need more regulation," or on the flip side, "If we hadn't deregulated, we wouldn't be in this financial mess." More regulation could be a very good thing, but we shouldn’t rush to regulation without asking whether it’s a list of prohibitive rules or something deeper, something that inspires consistent and right behavior, says LRN CEO Dov Seidman.READ»

CONSUMER | Comment

A consumer’s responsibility to the media: Fans must be Fans!

BY Reid CarrMon Nov 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM

It seems that not a day goes by that I don’t read about another once highly-regarded magazine or newspaper filing Chapter 11 or closing up shop. I feel sad, yet somewhat responsible, for its demise like so many other well-known and ...READ»

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Sustainability: It's Not About Light Bulbs

BY Dov SeidmanThu Oct 1, 2009 at 3:05 PM

To many people, sustainability means solar panels, wind turbines and LEED-certified buildings. But sustainability is more than just going green or being green. It's a way of thinking about business — a mode of leadership and behavior that aims to create lasting value as opposed to piling up short-term transactional wins, says Dov Seidman. READ»

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Why I Don't Want the Recession to End Yet

BY Dov SeidmanWed Jul 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM

As a CEO, I'm eager to put the recession to rest, says Dov Seidman. At the same time, how could we not take this opportunity to ask fundamental questions? Now that there are signs of recovery, there's a part of me — and I'm reluctant to admit this — that doesn't want things to get too good too fast. We could use more time to understand what went wrong with our economy.READ»

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Indonesia Tries Honesty Policy to Rebuild Trust

BY Dov SeidmanFri Jul 17, 2009 at 3:37 PM

Years ago, I heard about an unusual doughnut vendor who asked people to pay what they owed, and make change for themselves, says Dov Seidman. The practice told his customers that he trusted them to be honest. Indonesia’s cashier-free “honesty cafes” do the same thing. The best way to rebuild trust is to extend trust to others.READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

A Call for Reconnecting With Values

BY Dov SeidmanMon Jul 13, 2009 at 1:58 PM

Like many of you, I have followed the recent headlines related to Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a “return to ethics in the global economy.” I was meaningfully struck by his desire to see business reconnect with values in these troubled times.READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

A Call for Reconnecting With Values

BY Dov SeidmanMon Jul 13, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Like many of you, I have followed the recent headlines related to Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a “return to ethics in the global economy.” I was meaningfully struck by his desire to see business reconnect with values in these troubled times.READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Why Bernard Madoff is NOT a symbol of our times

BY Dov SeidmanMon Jun 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM

Lots of attention will be paid this week to the sentencing of Bernard Madoff, and rightfully so. But if we pay too much attention, we risk missing the bigger or more important story of how the U.S. wound up in the longest recession since the 1930s. READ»

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The Importance of Inspirational Leadership

BY Dov SeidmanFri Jun 12, 2009 at 7:43 PM

Historically, business has used carrots and sticks to get performance OUT of people. Today, we need to become leaders who can INSPIRE performance IN people.READ»

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The Curious Case of Manny Ramirez

BY Rip EmpsonTue Dec 2, 2008 at 11:35 AM

At what point does the cost of a valuable employee, say Manny Ramirez, outweigh the potential profit they represent? If a high-performing employee becomes disruptive because of their attitude, dress, or behavior, when do you draw the line?READ»

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ROI or NOT.

BY seamus fitzpatrickWed Aug 20, 2008 at 5:00 AM

I recently received a response to a note I sent to a colleague of mine who works for a Fortune 50 company now. He heads up their research. I worked with him at Harris Interactive (http://www.harrisinteractive.com) where he designed ...READ»

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ROI.... Everybody says they want it, but few get it

BY seamus fitzpatrickSat Aug 16, 2008 at 12:51 AM

I recently received a response to a note I sent to a colleague of mine who works for a Fortune 50 company now. He heads up their research. I worked with him at Harris Interactive (http://www.harrisinteractive.com) where he designed ...READ»

OPT OUT | 2 comments

Social Networking: Just Say No

BY Elizabeth GoldsteinFri Aug 1, 2008 at 4:58 PM

No, I'm not a luddite who fears intrusive new technology and abhors its use. Nor am I a hermit who refuses to join in the fun of interacting with others through online social networks. I'm on Facebook, I'm on LinkedIn, I'm connected ...READ»

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Life Advice for Women of Power - Or Anyone

BY Carel Two-EagleThu Jun 19, 2008 at 12:57 PM

Hanh mitakuyapi. I got an email from a (male) friend the other day with this thought in it: You powerful women should live so that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders and says, "Oh shit! She's ...READ»

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Notice of a Scam Site Called "Helium"

BY Carel Two-EagleWed May 28, 2008 at 6:51 PM

Hanh mitakuyapi. Last winter, I found a writers' site on the web called "Helium". According to their hype, people write, peers judge the writing, the writers earn money. Turns out it's a lie. I just got scammed $194.00 by this ...READ»