It is not as sexy as running a marathon for charity, but I want to do my part to support those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. To that end, I have decided to donate 10% of all new Richer Earth speaking and consulting gigs booked this May or June (delivered whenever) to The One Fund. So … [Read more...]
Leadership and Sandy: The Uncertain Future
November 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Until last week, most people would give me a quizzical look when I mentioned that I was completing a Master's degree in leadership in the context of meta-systems challenges. I'd further explain that the meta-system challenges I focus on include the effects of climate change and global … [Read more...]
The Myth of Leader Control
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This post originally appeared on HBR.org The rambunctious, topsy-turvy U.S. Presidential campaign took its latest turn on Tuesday night. From jobs to gas prices to world events, central to the arguments advanced by both candidates was the idea of exerting control. Governor Romney, in particular, … [Read more...]
I Will Not Be Seth Godin
October 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
The time has come. The manuscript of my most recent book -- You're It! The Meta-leadership Imperative: Lessons from Crisis Leaders -- has been submitted. Now comes the question of building "the platform." My fellow authors will recognize the significance of this. For the rest of you, publishers now … [Read more...]
How Clean is Your Transportation?
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On May 17 I will have the honor to return to New York to moderate a discussion on clean transportation for the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York. Last year's conversation was robust and wide-ranging and this year's should be just as engaging. Appearing on the panel are: - Rich … [Read more...]
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