Author Archives: David Mills

Successful Leaders Anticipate Big Currents of Change

#HWAChats with Former PM of Australia Julia Gillard: PM Gillard shares insights on leadership and how strong leaders should pay attention to “where the really big currents of change are, rather than the froth and bubble at the surface.

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The CEO Exchange: John Seifert and Kevin S. Parikh on Successful Leadership Culture

Ogilvy & Mather North America CEO & Chairman John Seifert, and Avasant CEO & Senior Partner Kevin Parikh reflect on the evolution of management and leadership culture throughout generations. Both believe cultivating trust and investing in talent could be the … Continue reading

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Building Trust Through Committed Leadership

Simon Sinek shares that because trust is a feeling like loyalty, it is difficult to teach. Over time, however, by creating a circle of safety, Sinek shares ways committed leaders can create inclusive cultures at work that prioritize inclusion, openness, … Continue reading

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4 Things You Must Know About Your Staff

BEWARE as you read this post! Your definition of what a “successful manager” is may change, hopefully. I find myself often wondering, “Do I know something insightful or profound about organizational management that others do not?” The answer is always … Continue reading

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Individualization

Ruth Wageman, Senior principal and global director of research, explains that peoples’ values around the world are becoming increasingly diversified. There are many more of them and they are much more individualized.

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Empathy Is Good Medicine

“you are not alone, I am here with you, though you may be far away, I am here to say, you are not alone.”  

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