Leadership by Example

Playing for Keeps

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:52:25 -0800

Olympic champion Johann Olav Koss helps some of the world’s neediest children benefit from sports and play programs.

A First Step Toward Taming Executive Compensation

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:07 -0800

Bringing astronomical CEO pay back down to earth is vital, and ditching rewards for failure is the ideal place to start.

Introducing Social Entrepreneurship

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:10 -0800

A new nonprofit applies the VC mindset to funding entrepreneurs tackling some of society’s biggest social problems.

Three Principles of Career Management

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:56 -0800

As you think about your career, it's important to consider how an employer could reflect on you -- and vice versa.

Build Your Own Personal 'Board of Directors'

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:00:21 -0800

Having a network of advisors who are invested in your success will help keep you on the right professional path.

Teaching Leadership the Olympic Way

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:00:30 -0800

U.S. Olympic Committee executive Alicia Mandel explains how the principles of the Olympics can be applied in business.

Action Plan for a Dream

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:00:56 -0800

In this second part of a two-part column, Michael Evans' dilemma over how to fund his basketball program is addressed.

Tracking Success in Real-Time

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:30:08 -0800

Success stories are all well and good, but here's a chance to help someone who's in the midst of a leadership dilemma.

Combining Innovation and Philanthropy

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:02 -0800

When a family member became ill, Starwood Capital Group's Barry Sternlicht changed the way his firm does business.

Going from Ordinary to Extraordinary

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:03:52 -0800

I'm on a quest to find leadership examples that prove that you don't need to be Tiger Woods or Steve Jobs to achieve extraordinary things and have a significant impact on the lives of others. I truly believe that everyone has the capacity to be successful in business and to make a difference.

If you don't share this belief, I'm sure you'll find ample supporting evidence in the seemingly unending barriers, disparity of skills and resources, and general unfairness of the world. ...