Ad man and author Roy Spence believes in an organization’s “power of purpose” so thoroughly that it has become the guiding philosophy of his life, career and his new book. In Part 2 of a two-part series, Spence talks with HOW Online about how leaders can inspire employees to fulfill the purpose of an organization, whether purpose-driven companies are more sustainable, innovative and customer-centric, and how profit is a byproduct of making a difference.
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By converting from a command-and-control disciplinarian to an inspirational head football coach, the New York Giants' Tom Coughlin led his team to an improbable Super Bowl victory earlier this year. Coughlin's success signals the value of embracing an inspirational approach to leadership in the 21st century.
More »The Wall Street Journal recently published a summary of the events of 2007, as chronicled throughout the year on the paper's front pages. The Journal did a good job of detailing the course of the year, and as I read over the list, I wondered what last year’s events -- the accounting fraud, overpaid executives, insider trading and ethical violations – tell us?
More »Barry Bonds just made the number: the most home runs ever hit by a human being. Yet surprisingly, our feelings toward Bonds’ milestone achievement range from indifference to ambivalence to disgust. These curious reactions speaks volumes to the way the world has changed in the last few years and tells us a lot about what the 21st century holds in store for sports, business and life.
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