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The movie shows that diverse individuals can work together to overcome extraordinarily daunting challenges.December 10, 2019 by Adam KahaneThe living lessons of Dead Souls
The classic Nikolai Gogol satire from 1842 provides keen insight into the endurance of charismatic financial hustlers.October 1, 2019 by Daniel AkstOffering mental health apps as part of corporate wellness programs can be risky
Why companies need to tread carefully in this unregulated space.August 19, 2019 by Linda Rodriguez McRobbieCreate a workplace where everyone feels comfortable speaking up
It’s important for employees to express concern when they see something disturbing. Here’s how to make everyone understand that their voice is valued.May 23, 2019 by Khalil Smith, Chris Weller, and David RockRelated tags: behavioral science, culture, employee engagement, ethics, feedback, neuroscience, trustWhat is fair when it comes to AI bias?
It’s not the algorithm behaving badly, but how we define fairness that determines an artificial intelligence system’s impact.April 12, 2019 by Anand Rao and Ilana GolbinRelated tags: algorithms and strategy, artificial intelligence, ethics, ethnic bias, racial bias, trustHow Artificial Intelligence Can Make Us Better at Being Human
The surprising ways machine learning can pick up when we fail.November 8, 2018 by Linda Rodriguez McRobbieRelated tags: artificial intelligence, customer experience, difficult conversations, ethics, innovation, jobs, valuesGoogle in Paperback Form: The 50th Anniversary of the Whole Earth Catalog
The entrepreneurial credo at the heart of Stewart Brand’s underground publication has shaped our world.October 12, 2018 by Art KleinerHow to Make Property Work Better for Society
In their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinRelated tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholdersIs the World Becoming Safer for Whistle-Blowers?
In recent years, a host of legal changes have afforded more protection for people who call out wrongdoing in their organizations.June 19, 2018 by Deborah UngerHow Your Hiring Process Could Predict Unethical Behavior
Carnegie Mellon professor Taya Cohen explains the connection between moral character and workplace performance.January 29, 2018 by Laura W. GellerDetecting Lies on Earnings Calls
Can software and analytics help investors figure out if corporate leaders really mean what they say?December 12, 2017 by Jan AlexanderThe Problem of Virtuous Leadership
According to Adam Smith scholar Ryan Patrick Hanley, executives can navigate today’s turbulence only by learning to see themselves as others might see them.December 6, 2017 by Art KleinerWhy Fair Pay Is a Potent Weapon in the War for Talent
Companies can’t expect to compete if they’re not open about how and why people are compensated.November 20, 2017 by Scott OlsenRelated tags: analytics, corporate social responsibility, diversity, economics, ethics, human resources, leadership, sustainabilityWant More Ethical Employees? Give ’Em a Nudge
A subtle suggestion from management can positively influence employee behavior, but a heavy-handed approach is likely to backfire.October 26, 2017 by Matt PalmquistCEOs under Fire
A graphic showing why more chief executives are being ousted for ethical lapses, and some tips on how to prevent missteps. For more insight, read “Are CEOs Less Ethical Than in the Past?”May 15, 2017Related tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, leaders, multinational corporations, succession planningAre CEOs less ethical than in the past?
Why more chief executives are losing their jobs after scandals and corporate misconduct. See also “CEOs under Fire.”May 15, 2017 by Per-Ola Karlsson, DeAnne Aguirre, and Kristin RiveraRelated tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, multinational corporations, succession planningWho You Are Is How You Lead
Strategies to identify and embrace your nonnegotiable values and grow into your best, authentic self.March 28, 2017 by Jesse SostrinWhy Good Employees Do Bad Things
Kellogg’s Maryam Kouchaki on understanding — and avoiding — ethical breakdowns.January 30, 2017 by Laura W. GellerThe Forgiveness Mandate
The 2016 presidential election has shown that no secret is safe; we’d better learn to distinguish acceptable transgressions from non-acceptable ones.November 4, 2016 by Art KleinerRelated tags: ethics, integrity, leadership, organizational behavior, politics, psychology, social responsibilityStarting with a Pause
To repair your company’s reputation, reflect on what it means to build trust.October 17, 2016 by Dov SeidmanHow to Say No When It Really Counts
Practical strategies for pushing back in difficult situations.September 12, 2016 by Elizabeth DotyThree Lessons from 9/11, 15 Years On
The attacks have changed business thinking and practice around disaster preparedness.September 9, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: cybersecurity, ethics, integrity, leadership, risk, safety, social responsibility, strategic planning, terrorism, valuesThe Financial Insecurity Bias
Tuck professor Eesha Sharma on how perceptions of personal wealth affect the decisions people make.June 20, 2016 by Laura W. GellerFive Moments When Saying No Is Your Best Strategy
Leaders need to recognize the situations when staying the course could undermine a company’s values and long-term success.June 1, 2016 by Elizabeth Doty
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