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The Corporate Conscience

BY Seth GodinThu Sep 2, 2010

It's convenient and even comfortable to blame the anonymous actions of many working in concert on a evanescent brand or organization, but that starts you on an inevitable race to the bottom.READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

The Economy: Don't Hit the Reset Button

BY Dov SeidmanMon May 24, 2010

Let's not call our wobbly progress from the brink of a global financial meltdown a "recovery." Why? Because we are doomed by our collective mindset to plunge into more financial crises as soon as we recover, says author and CEO Dov Seidman. The problem is we continue to function according to a 20th-century operating system whose catastrophic bugs have been exposed as critical flaws. READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Inspirational Shame in the Era of Behavior

BY Dov SeidmanMon Apr 19, 2010

We have entered a time when how we do things is essential to our ability to succeed, says Dov Seidman. In this “Era of Behavior,” shame is a powerful social and business force and a behavior rooted in sustainable values. Shaming can even be inspirational. How? Shame is a key element of self governance and an example of a self-correcting force in a self-governing culture.READ»

RESPONSIBILITY | Comment

Nonsense At Work

BY James McIntoshWed Mar 10, 2010

Responding to the responsibility breakdown:Is it my imagination or do we have a responsibility breakdown? It seems to me that some people in power don’t understand what it means to be responsible.Here it is in simple ...READ»

MARKETING COORDINATOR | Comment

Advertising Marketing Coordinator Responsibilities in Advertising

BY Clint GFri Feb 5, 2010

The number one responsibility of an advertising marketing coordinator is to stay connected to every project detail at all times. An additional number one responsibility of an advertising marketing coordinator is to make sure ...READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Philosophy Is Back in Business

BY Dov SeidmanWed Jan 20, 2010

The financial and climate crises, global consumption habits, and other 21st-century challenges call for a "killer app." I think I've found it: philosophy. Philosophy can help us address the (literally) existential challenges the world currently confronts, but only if we take it off the back burner and apply it as a burning platform in business, says Dov Seidman. READ»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Why Values Trump Rules and Regulation

BY Dov SeidmanMon Nov 9, 2009

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

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»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Sustainability: It's Not About Light Bulbs

BY Dov SeidmanThu Oct 1, 2009

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

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»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

Indonesia Tries Honesty Policy to Rebuild Trust

BY Dov SeidmanFri Jul 17, 2009

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

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

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»

BEHAVIOR | Comment

The Importance of Inspirational Leadership

BY Dov SeidmanFri Jun 12, 2009

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»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

The Curious Case of Manny Ramirez

BY Rip EmpsonTue Dec 2, 2008

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»

SOCIAL NETWORKING | Comment

Social Networking: Just Say No

BY Elizabeth GoldsteinFri Aug 1, 2008

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»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

Life Advice for Women of Power - Or Anyone

BY Carel Two-EagleThu Jun 19, 2008

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»

LIES | Comment

Notice of a Scam Site Called "Helium"

BY Carel Two-EagleWed May 28, 2008

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»