change leadership

Three Ways to Channel Community Value

Seth Kahan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:11:32 -0500

According to then World Bank president Jim Wolfensohn, communities were “the heart and soul” of the bank’s Knowledge Mana

Truly Visionary Leaders Create More Visionary Leaders

Seth Kahan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:29:18 -0500

It is my pleasure to introduce guest blogger, James Allan. Enjoy his post below! -Seth Kahan

Visionary leaders have the ability to look into the future and create a map to a new area. Then, they get others to follow until the vision is a reality.

Four Ways to Create a Better Future

Seth Kahan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:14:22 -0500

Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. – John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the USA

Transformational Speaking

Seth Kahan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:08:32 -0500

Driving Dramatic Progress through Touchstone Events

Seth Kahan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:56:12 -0500

The original touchstone was basanite. It is a smooth, black stone used to test the quality of gold and silver. It was rubbed across the precious metal and the authenticity could be determined by the color of the streak produced. The word touchstone now means anything that tests genuineness or excellence.

6 Steps to a Breakthrough

Seth Kahan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:59:41 -0500

Get your scope right.
Identify the area you will address. This will determine what is relevant and what is not as you move forward, untangling inter-dependent relationships.
Identify your Most Valuable Players
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The Change Leader's MVPs

Seth Kahan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:59:57 -0400

The Change Leadership Team

Seth Kahan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:11:04 -0400

Hamel: Time for Management 2.0

Seth Kahan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:16:19 -0400

Gary Hamel's message at the World Business Forum today is that your organization is not fit for the future unless it is fit for human beings. Hamel is a globally recognized expert in business strategy and performer extraordinaire on stage, delivering his message with verve and compelling stories.

Royal Dutch Shell's 3-Pronged Vision for the Future

Seth Kahan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:26:19 -0400

Peter Voser began his work as CEO, Royal Dutch Shell, July 2009. Formerly he was the CFO. When he addressed the World Business Forum today in New York City he spoke about Shell's priorities in the years ahead supplying energy for the world. These included expanding oil and gas resources, lowering CO2 emissions, and developing alternative fuel. Here are some sound bytes from his delivery:

"There is No Such Thing as a Lost Cause... Unless You Give Up"

Seth Kahan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:16 -0400

George Lucas, the filmwriter, producer, and director known best for his Star Wars and Indiana Jones series, was interviewed at the World Business Forum in Radio City Music Hall yesterday.

Most striking was the number of inventions he generated to support his films, including multitudes of breakthroughs in technology.

Rubenstein's Sobering Tour de Force

Seth Kahan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:35:01 -0400

David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlisle Group, a global private-equity firm managing more than $84.5B of equity capital, delivered a non-stop monologue today at the World Business Forum in New York City. His delivery was chock-full of statistics to illustrate his dark and sobering forecasts in almost every sector.

Lencioni Teaches Team Engagement

Seth Kahan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:30:38 -0400

Patrick Lencioni is an expert in team performance. He is the author of eight best-selling books with over 2.5 million copies sold. After six years in print, his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team continues to be on national best-seller lists.

We’re Saving Big Business. We Need to Focus on Small Business.

Seth Kahan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:05:36 -0400

Bill George’s core competency is his deep experience, in-depth understanding of America’s major players and the intricacies of business economics. He led Medtronics, joining as CEO in ’91. He grew Medtronic’s market capitalization from $1.1 billion to $60 billion, averaging 35% a year, from 1996 to 2002. Today he delivered the opening keynote at the World Business Forum in NYC, where I saw him live.

World Business Forum live - Day 1

Seth Kahan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:50:11 -0400

It's a gorgeous morning in NYC - upper 50s, sunny & clear. Radio City Music Hall is alive with activity as thousands assemble for the World Business Forum, bringing together some of the leading thinkers of our time to debate and share their views on global issues.

Sponsors from 54 countries are bringing together leaders that include:

Monday Morning Magic: Looking Forward

Seth Kahan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:53:20 -0400

Looking forward is about more than peering into the future; it's about excitement and enthusiasm and that makes all the difference in the world.

Here is what I am looking forward to:

* Today I pack my bags with anticipation, head down to Union Station where I will meet my good friend, Michael Margolis. He is a story/brand/marketing expert with whom I love to hang. He is always an inspiration - filled with Story Mojo.

Bill George: World Leaders Need to Think of the World like the Internet

Seth Kahan — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:48:05 -0400

Bill George, Harvard Professor and former CEO, Medtronic, will be keynoting the World Business Forum next Tuesday for the second year in a row. I spoke to him today. Here is some of what he told me:

A Growing Wave of Hospital Excellence

Seth Kahan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:27:46 -0400

Innovation Is the Opposite of What You Think It Is

Seth Kahan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:47:11 -0400

WorkLifeSuccess: Monday Morning Magic

Seth Kahan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:02:38 -0400

At the beginning of every work week there is an opportunity to set goals for the five days ahead. But, there is also an opportunity to raise the bar on your own performance. Want to put a spring in your step, a twinkle in your eye? Then, find a special area to focus on that will improve your personal performance, bringing inner satisfaction and better results for your life.

Here are four areas to focus on:

8 Conversations that Create the Future

Seth Kahan — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:02:17 -0400

Profile of a Change Leader: Tony Cancelosi

World Business Forum covered here - Live Oct 6 & 7

Seth Kahan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:52:00 -0400

I will post to this blog, covering the World Business Forum in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, live as it happens, Oct 6 & 7, 2009.

WorkLIfeSuccess: Ode to Monday Morning

Seth Kahan — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:49:32 -0400

1999 I was working on $66 million systems overhaul at the World Bank. Every Monday morning one of our top analysts (I'll call him Mark) would come in with his extra-huge (Venti) cup from Starbucks, pure caffeinated lift. I was stunned by the size of his chemical jolt. Mark was one of the best. He understood the guts of our data set like no one else and could create correlations to satisfy any query. In my mind, he was way underpaid, one of the most valuable people on the team.

WorkLIfeSuccess: 5 Keys to Sustained High Performance

Seth Kahan — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:41:27 -0400

High-performers are experts at sustaining a constructive frame of mind, a clear vision, and a continuous supply of personal energy. It's a tall order. Here's how it's done: