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When it comes to social responsibility, consumers are looking for brands to show them — not just tell them — what they’re doing. Greenwashing and token corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are not enough. In this digital world, where authenticity is the buzzword, businesses must keep up with growing demands...

The LGBTQ+ community has always been frowned upon. There have been many cases of workplace discrimination against members of this community. Despite such odds, many members of the LGBTQ+ community have become successful business leaders. From being outcasts to being heralded as the leading businesspersons, the members of the LGBTQ+...

Adapted with permission from CREATIVE CONFLICT: A Practical Guide for Business Negotiators (June 15, 2021, HBR Press) by Bill Sanders and Frank Mobus. In the scene below, from the comedy classic Monty Python’s Life of Brian,1 our hero is on the run from a phalanx of Roman soldiers. He races...

Rinat Leonidovych Akhmetov is well-known in Ukraine as a successful businessman and enthusiastic philanthropist. Akhmetov has used the success from his business dealings to make generous charitable investments that have benefited Ukrainian people for over a decade. Rinat Akhmetov: The Successful Ukrainian Businessman One of the most notable achievements of...

As per the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s latest data, India has 3,268,710 active coronavirus cases. As of Friday night, close to 211,853 people have died in the country. This is an international public health emergency impacting millions. India makes up for 1.36 billion population which is roughly 17.7% of...

There was a time when being an astronaut was what kids wanted to be when they were all grown up. Turns out, there are more kids who want to be YouTubers than astronauts. This reflects the success of many YouTubers such as Emma Chamberlain, who have turned having a YouTube...

How ancient understandings of mental traits offer a deep knowledge of  the jobs we’re suited for, as well as the best times for certain meetings and even for cozying up to the boss. - By Jay B. Marcus and Christopher S. Clark, MD. The ancient Vedic tradition of India is...

Since the publication of my most recent book, Indispensable: Build and Lead A Company Can’t Live Without, last month, I have had the marvelous opportunity to discuss several of the key questions covered in the book with several fellow thought leaders. This 5-part article series captures the essence of those...

Our images of the perfect leader, team, or organization are flawed, most notably when it comes to disagreement. Almost universally, we regard disagreement as bad, something to be avoided, severely limited, or at the extremes, punished. An affinity for order drives this view. Predictable processes, roles, and interactions, we are...

Understanding survival turbulence: While traversing in the world of business, most of us would have encountered discussions on ‘survival’ in the arena of ‘business turbulence’, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Several markets have shrunk and few yet unexplored. A CEO, as a formidable front-line leader, is perplexed while: Examining what...