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Esme Says – Best Leadership Blogs Should Be Leaders

In November 2010 a list of nominees for “Best Leadership Blog” appeared on the internet. It included 10 white men and 1 white woman. Later that week a list of 25 Leadership Gurus appeared as well. It included 23 white men, one white woman and a man of Indian origin. I was stunned, then outraged, then hopeless and angry at myself for wishing so hard for things to be different that I lost sight of reality.

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November 21, 2010 36 Comments

Why We Love Twitter – What Leaders Should Know

What Makes Twitter Successful?

The beauty and success of twitter is built on 3 steadfast psychological principles – the same ones casinos bet on. Companies might consider how a twitter-like tool can increase employee engagement, desired behaviors and business performance.

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January 19, 2010 5 Comments

Pigs and Garbage – A Systems Thinking Tale

Kill all the pigs. This decree was ordered and carried out by government officials in Egypt to prevent a swine flu epidemic. The decision failed to consider the informal socio-cultural system of garbage disposal nor did it prepare the masses to deal with the consequences of this change. As a result, the streets of Cairo are overflowing with garbage, and the government is dealing with massive environmental, social and political issues.

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September 21, 2009 5 Comments

Leading Change: Lessons from the Sandbox

Put on your sunglasses, grab your beach blanket, watch the children at play and learn along with me. Mandated change doesn’t work in the long run. For lasting results turn instead to inspired and organic change.

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July 10, 2009 6 Comments

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