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In 1993, Nike and Charles Barkley put out an ad that was incredibly controversial at the time. In a 30-second TV spot, where Barkley was seen alone in a gym practicing, he monologues: “I am not a role model. I am not paid to be a role model. I am paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court. Parents ...
As we celebrate Women’s History month to honor the contributions of women, we should reflect on how business benefits from the full participation of women in all levels of the organization to drive innovation and performance forward. To understand how, we can start with the role of culture, specific...
Disclaimer: Jason Parks, president of The Media Captain, is the author of this article. Some resources within the article link to themediacaptain.com for more information. Key Takeaways Make better business decisions Understand what your customers are searching for Generate more leads and revenue A...
When I’m asked if leadership skills can be learned , my answer is a quick “Of course!” I was deluded enough to think that I could somehow take at least one of my sporting endeavors (I played two sports in college, not initially realizing just how marginal an athlete I was) to the professional level....
One of the most powerful tools we have is our curiosity. It can help us grow, build relationships with others, adapt more effectively to change and create more innovative solutions. For these reasons, developing a mindset of curiosity can help you and your team be even more successful. What is curio...
In past issues of Lead Read Today , I have written about my research work on the use of apologies and their effectiveness in repairing trust. These are important parts of leadership. This week, I am going to analyze two recent apologies: NFL’s Commissioner Roger Goodell's apology to Colin Kaepernick...
See a PDF version of this article here I am about to do what old people have done throughout history: call those younger than me lazy, entitled, selfish and shallow. But I have studies! I have statistics! I have quotes from respected academics! Unlike my parents, my grandparents and my great-grand...
Female Career Success: Past, Present, and Future Change in gender earnings gap between 1961 to 2004 Although women have gradually reduced gender inequalities in various aspects of social and work life, such changes have been slowed down and stalled in recent years 1, 2, 3 . What is worse, research...
