by Carol Sanford | Dec 1, 2010 | Business Development
On Monday I explored the value and utility of using the narrative form of writing, drawing on fiction in business books. And building from Steve Denning’s, theories and writings, the author of The Leader’s Guide to Radical Management: Reinventing the Workplace...
by Carol Sanford | Nov 29, 2010 | Business Development
Steve Denning wrote a wonderful blog this week on the power of story-telling for use in change. He points out that “the power of storytelling rests on people-centered values. By contrast, the values of the traditional organization are related to things: making money,...
by Carol Sanford | Nov 22, 2010 | Business Development
John Bussey, a business journalist for the Wall Street Journal, on Nov. 22, 2010 interviewed the WSJ CEO Council on “what can companies do to help the economy improve?” The group took to heart the poll data that showed very low approval ratings or confidence in...
by Carol Sanford | Nov 16, 2010 | Business Development
Jonah Lehrer, my hands down favorite neuroscientist, explains the role of altruism and greed in the tax debate and gives a surprising answer to why responsibility is innate to our human experience. In his piece in the Wall Street journal entitled: Are we hardwired to...
by Carol Sanford | Nov 10, 2010 | Business Development
@AMOLMEHRA wrote an excellent piece for Forbes CSR blog. Until businesses see democracy, along with sustainability, as part of CSR, they do not represent The Responsible Business. Every action, including how they manage employees, promote democracy. Engaging in...