Glenn Parker

Glenn Parker is an internationally recognized organizational development and leadership consultant. He is the author or co-author of some 18 books, including his most recent, winner of the Goody Business Book Award, Positive Influence: Leadership in a Time of Crisis (HRD Press). This article is based on research for his forthcoming book, Positive Influence III: The Leader Who Helps You Learn How to Become Your Best Self (HRD Press).

Glenn Parker serves on the Executive Council at CEOWORLD magazine. Follow him on LinkedIn for insights, or explore his official website to learn more about his work.

Boardroom Advisory

We Are All Teachers

Glenn ParkerBoardroom Advisory

“At our best, we are all teachers.” --- Maya Angelou We have just completed an extensive research project about all those wonderful people in our lives who teach us what we need to know to be happy and successful --- in our work, family, community --- in our lives. They...

Executive Agenda

NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO CONDUCT AN AFTER-ACTION REVIEW

Glenn ParkerExecutive Agenda

It’s been more than a year now since Covid retreated from our health and safety landscape if not from our mind as well. Did it really retreat, or did it just go into some form of medical witness protection? The more important question is: will you be ready next time? ...

Strategic Insights

POST-PANDEMIC LEADERSHIP: New Challenges for Positive Influence Leaders

Glenn ParkerStrategic Insights

The ultimate measure of the man is not where he stands in the moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. --- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Most leaders would prefer to learn new skills or gain additional insight into their strengths and weaknesses by taking a...

Global CEO Forum

IN THE LINE OF FIRE: Effective Positive Influence Leaders Respond to a Crisis

Glenn ParkerGlobal CEO Forum

Leaders rarely incorporate a crisis or even a mistake into their strategic plan. They want and expect things to go well --- a crisis is something you react to, not plan for. However, it is fair to say that, as an outcome of the coronavirus crisis of 2020-2021, some organizations...

C-Suite Perspective

Creating A Great Place To Work: A Tale Of Two Restaurants

Glenn ParkerC-Suite Perspective

After my workout one morning last week, I went to one of my favorite restaurants to grab some breakfast and found it was closed. The restaurant, part of a well-known national brand (let’s call it Bread and Butter), posted a sign on the front door saying they would not open...

Global CEO Forum

When A Crisis Ends Learning Professionals Step Forward

Glenn ParkerGlobal CEO Forum

As someone once said: “A most important role of leadership in a time of crisis is to plan for the next crisis.” There will be another crisis. It may not be --- and we hope it won’t be --- as devastating as COVID-19. The next crisis may be a product...

CEO Insider

No One Can Do It For You, But You Don’t Have To Do It Alone

Glenn ParkerCEO Insider

How Positive Influence Leaders Provide a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out If you are fortunate, there are people along the way that provide just the right help at the very time that you need it. We have come to call these people Positive Influence Leaders. Capturing the essence of...

CEO Insider

In Times Of Crisis: We Need A Positive Influence Leader

Glenn ParkerCEO Insider

We have all heard a good deal over the years about “crisis management.” Crisis management often treats a disruption or unexpected event as something to be “managed” in such a way that minimizes harm to the organization. It often begins with denial or even minimizing the event: “It’s nothing. Don’t...

CEOWORLD magazine

Glenn Parker

We Are All Teachers

NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO CONDUCT AN AFTER-ACTION REVIEW

POST-PANDEMIC LEADERSHIP: New Challenges for Positive Influence Leaders

IN THE LINE OF FIRE: Effective Positive Influence Leaders Respond to a Crisis

Creating A Great Place To Work: A Tale Of Two Restaurants

When A Crisis Ends Learning Professionals Step Forward

No One Can Do It For You, But You Don’t Have To Do It Alone

In Times Of Crisis: We Need A Positive Influence Leader

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