Archive for January, 2010

What Leaders Can Learn from Conan and Leno

Posted by Nina on January 27th, 2010 under Celebrities As Leaders, Communication, Succession  •  No Comments

Watching the way that NBC has been handling the Conan vs Leno debacle has me thinking … why do experienced leaders continue to make poor decisions when it comes to succession? Many organizations now have systems in place that help identify emerging leaders – the rock stars of our businesses – and opportunities and challenges [...]

Understanding the Two Percenters

Posted by Nina on January 13th, 2010 under Glass Ceiling, Women  •  1 Comment

Last year’s Shriver Report (which I discussed here), noted the transformations that have taken place regarding women’s participation in the workforce. This is reinforced in a recent article in The Economist, which suggests that the “rich world’s quiet revolution” is written in the words, voices and actions of economically empowered women.
Just a generation ago, women [...]