As I researched leadership among pioneers and company founders such as Anita Roddick of The Body Shop, Seth Goldman of Honest Tea, Jeffrey Hollender of Seventh Generation, Gary Hirshberg of Stoneyfield Farm, and others, a topic that came up frequently was that of legacy and succession. You see there comes a point with most entrepreneurs when they start envisioning the next big idea, long to explore other possibilities, or sense the company could benefit from new leadership to take it to the next level.
The Evolution of Leadership - A look at where leadership is heading
Leadership has been a significant presence in the recorded history of humans and it is one of the world’s oldest obsessions, rivaling in age the very emergence of civilization. The topic of leadership is familiar to all peoples and it knows no cultural boundaries.
Can, Should Business Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future? - Who do you trust more, global corporations or the government?
In an interesting article titled “Will Green Corporate Giants Achieve What Governments Can't?” on greenbiz.com by Marc Gunther, the author explores the great strides many major, global corporations have made recently in the area of sustainability and he discusses the trend that some of these organizations are now “setting policy” which was once the domain of government (e.g., Walmart setting packaging standards versus the EPA).
What Really is Sustainability? - Ask 10 different people to define sustainability and you may get a dozen definitions.
The term sustainability is a broad concept, that even today with all the attention it is getting, can be ambiguously defined. For the average business leader and consumer the term is so convoluted it makes it difficult for individuals to deliver informed decisions.
Roundtable Guest Comments
“Bringing my leadership team to the Roundtable was like a one-day intensive retreat: we left with new ideas we were ready to implement as a team.” - Jeff Swallow, CEO, Magnetrol
"I liked how David Small was able to share his experiences at McDonald’s with the audience and tie direct benefits his company gained from using Bob Johansen’s concepts. This was probably the best take home value for me. I attend several business forums and conferences every year and have learned a great deal about business principles, strategies and trends. The challenge for many CEO’s is how do you apply the learning and execute action plans within your organization. It was rewarding to have a business leader from McDonald’s as part of the program to support the concepts discussed."- Jeffrey Sanfilippo, CEO, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
"The Roundtable provides the best of both worlds. You have the opportunity to listen to thought-provoking speakers who are renowned in their field. You also have the opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas with your peers, both from within and outside of your own organization. It is a great learning opportunity." - Kevin Lynch, CFO, Pritzker Realty Group
"The keynote speaker, Bob Johansen, was superb. He provided the type of creative thinking and insight executives need to guide their businesses." - Bill Kohley, EVP, Spraying Systems Inc.
Roundtable Guests, September 16, 2010
The following companies participated in the September 2010 Roundtable,
featuring Jim Kouzes:
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featuring Jim Kouzes:
| Accenture |
| Corporate Insights |
| Elkay Manufacturing |
| Equity Group Investments LLC |
| EW Scripps Company |
| Fairwyn Investments |
| Flynn & Tirona |
| Forsythe Technology, Inc. |
| Jarden Branded Consumables |
| JKB Capital |
| Magnetrol |
| National Vanlines |
| Performance Trust Investment Advisers, LLC |
| Pritzker Realty Group, L.P. |
| Tellabs |
| Texas Health Resources |
| TLC Leadership Options |
| Tru Vue, Inc. |
Roundtable Guests, June 16, 2011
The following companies participated in the June 2011 Roundtable,
featuring Bob Johansen & David Small:
featuring Bob Johansen & David Small:
| AAP Mental Health Resources |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital |
| Benedictine University | College of Business |
| Benedictine University | Moser College of Adult & Prof. Studies |
| Benedictine University | School of Education |
| Bison Gear & Engineering |
| CBR Consulting |
| Cincinnati State Community College |
| Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago |
| CVDL Strategic Partner |
| edtec central |
| Elkay Manufacturing |
| Fahey Associates, Inc. |
| Faith In Action |
| G. Murphy & Associates, Inc. |
| Integrated Project Management |
| Italian Trade Commission |
| John B Sanfilippo & Son |
| Karen W Farley Inc. |
| Magnetrol - event sponsor |
| Marketplace Chaplains |
| McDonald's Corporation |
| Media Moire |
| Molex Inc. |
| Mosaic Consulting |
| NES Rentals Holdings, INC |
| Otis Williams Limitless |
| Pritzker Realty Group |
| RBS Citizens, NA |
| Serenity Packaging Corp. |
| Spray Systems |
| Tata Consultancy Services |
| The Financial Group |
| TLC Leadership Options, Inc. |
| Tru Vue, Inc. |
| US Cellular |
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