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Story is what connects unusual pairs of effective leaders
December 6, 2018In the previous post, I referenced my doctoral research—specifically my use of “unlikely pairs”. During those years, in fact,...
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What do outstanding leaders have in common?
November 27, 2018When I was preparing my TED talk in the Netherlands last March, I was considering telling a few personal...
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Living forward and looking backward
April 13, 2018In the realm of philosophy, renowned Danish thinker Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) is credited with the following declaration: “Life can...
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Democratizing shopping for the “many” people
March 4, 2018Our previous post closed with a brief discussion of Ingvar Kamprad’s leadership by example, how he both molded and...
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The source of IKEA’s resourcefulness
February 23, 2018Since the company’s beginnings, IKEA and its founder have been characterized by a strong sense of identity that comes...
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How IKEA’s core values are connected with its creator’s origins
February 16, 2018Last time, I wrote that one of the best examples I have ever found of using personal narrative to...
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The compelling story of IKEA: what’s in a name?
February 9, 2018News that that IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad had passed away—on January 27 at the age of 91—left me a bit...
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Politics and narrative: why people need a human story
January 30, 2018My recent forays into political commentary have elicited a number of reactions from people who have been following my...
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Oprah for president?
January 12, 2018Today, I write once again while sitting on an airplane, this time heading for a few days of work...
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What the Democrats still do not understand
December 24, 2017Each week, it seems that something I read provides yet another indication that Democrats in the US are still...