You are running above the Earth,
Trying to help, to make, to feel.
New smells, new places, new wheels-
Everything inspires your heart.
Do Leaders Shape Culture, or Does Culture Shape Leaders?
Leaders may believe they steer their business ships. But “there is a long-standing controversy about the relationship between culture and leadership. Do leaders shape culture, or are they shaped by it?” as Bolman and Deal (2008) point out.
Transformational Leadership
Bass (1990) defines transformational leadership in this way: “Superior leadership performance -- transformational leadership -- occurs when leaders broaden and elevate the interests of their employees, when they generate awareness and acceptance of the purpose and mission of the group, and when they stir their employees to look beyond their own self-interest for the good of the group” (p. 21). The article proposes a concept of transformational leadership as a synthesis of adaptive, authentic and inspirational leadership approaches.
Here Is How Platon Captures the Most Significant Portraits in Modern History
Hailed as one of the world's greatest portrait photographers, Platon has captured the likings of world leaders, actors, musicians, and human rights victims. What does it take to capture the world’s most recognizable images? I spoke to Platon himself to find out.
Project-Based vs Business Operations
Many organizations today are project-based or project-oriented, and these organizations are strongly connected to corporate strategy. Indeed, the role of project-based operations is 1) to implement corporate strategy 2) to translate this strategy into programmes and projects and 3) to create a competitive advantage for the organizations. In that context, we ask two questions: 1) Do the business operations design parameters apply to project-based operations design? and 2) What changes are required to make design parameters work effectively at project-based operations?
SILENCE! Transformation in Progress
In recent years the topic of transformation has become increasingly important and sparked interest in both academic and empirical fields. Business and social environments are changing quickly and encouraging companies and societies to find new ways to adapt and change frequently. Transformation programmes have become common in all industries and markets -- continuous transformation is a new normal ecosystem.
Cultural Web and Leadership
Because business environments change frequently, leaders do not invest enough time understanding cultural differences and their impact on corporate lives.
“Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead”?
“In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.”
–Richard Feynman (but attributed to many)
Partnering Contractual Terms
In this article we introduce critical success factors by which leaders can frame contracts and deliver expected results. Addressing those factors can enable partners to achieve their objectives.
Righting the Global Operating Ship
Global businesses have an enormous impact on nations and communities across the world. Business leaders are creating social value by expanding globally and partnering with cross-border institutions.