Teaching to Lead in Extreme Situations
In today’s interconnected world, a disaster in one region has the potential to affect people and institutions in another region. So it is in business. An emerging set of skills is required to lead during critical times in our organizations.
CEOs Create Narrative That Is Good for Business
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has campaigned in favor of a different U.S. tax system. Have you noticed the level of visibility CEOs are attracting for issues other than quarterly earnings? One might say they are taking social responsibility to the
Corporate Lessons Learned From Global Uprisings
What do social justice protests have to do with leadership development? Blogger Monica Hawkins shares four lessons corporate executives should learn from the unrest in global communities. June 1, 2015 Demonstrators in Baltimore protest against police brutality, sparked by the death of
Diversity: Catalyst for Corporate Culture and Value
Diversity is more than hiring and tolerating those who are different. It's celebrating and valuing all people for those differences and the benefits they bring to an organization. May 1, 2015 Monica P. Hawkins Global leaders face the daunting task of creating an
Developing Diverse Global Talent
Global leaders can't just focus on their departments anymore. It takes full cultural knowledge and acceptance to cultivate a diverse team. January 30, 2015 Monica P. Hawkins When it comes to being an effective global business leader, CEOs are looking for people who
Cross Cultural Communication
Knowing multiple languages doesn't mean you successfully collaborate across borders. Cross-cultural communication requires mutual respect and cultural awareness. January 9, 2015 Monica P. Hawkins In order to work effectively with people from different cultures, a good global leader must possess strong cross-cultural communication
Adopting a Global Mindset
Use these six characteristics to develop the right attitude for global success. December 4, 2014 Monica P. Hawkins Did you know you are sitting on a gold mine? Maybe not literally, but building on that notion, your mind has a lot of worth,
Building Multicultural Curiosity
More people are willing to work abroad, and global leaders should embrace the multiple identities of their employees, colleagues, clients and international stakeholders. November 21, 2014 Monica P. Hawkins The likelihood of millennials limiting their job search to their hometown or even their
Global Leadership: The Future’s Wave
Blogger Monica Hawkins explains exactly what "global leaders" are and how they influence business today and tomorrow. November 6, 2014 Monica P. Hawkins As technology makes the world more connected than ever, there is a significant increase in globalization and multinational corporations. This
Georgetown University CDO Consortium
PPDG, was called upon to Convene and become a member of Georgetown University’s groundbreaking Chief Diversity Officer Consortium, resulting critically new industry-based research and forums.