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Talking Turkey about Obama

It does not say much for contemporary American leadership that a purported ally would stand beside our President at the White House and insist he will defy U.S. policy.

5 Leadership Lessons: The Manager and the Monk

The Manager and the Monk is one of those books that comes along every now and again, that will shape and inspire your thinking. It is a deeply philosophical book with very practical applications. The book is essentially a conversation...Show More Summary

Leadership Challenge - Redefine Your Difference

InfoGraphic - Sitting Is Killing you us Flipping through pictures of attendees at a recent conference, I was struck by a horrible observation that resonated in my own heart--we're all overweight. Aside from a few lean greyhounds andShow More Summary

Giovanna Mingarelli: Shaping the Future of Civic Engagement at the White House

I was recently invited to attend a briefing on values and leadership at the White House in Washington, D.C. It was graciously convened by President Obama's Office of Public Engagement and the D.C. Global Shapers.

Gitmo, Politics, and Ending the War

Given my administration’s relentless pursuit of al Qaeda’s leadership, there is no justification beyond politics for Congress to prevent us from closing a facility that should never have been opened. That's the presidential trademark -- the blistering attack on the straw men arrayed against his brilliant, effective, and virtuous policies. Show More Summary

Boy Scouts lift ban on gay scouts, still ban gay adults from leadership because we’re pedophiles I guess

Task Force: ‘It’s time for a fully inclusive Boy Scouts of America’

The Boy Scouts of America national council today voted to lift the ban on openly gay Scouts while retaining the ban on gay adults serving in leadership positions. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director Rea Carey responded:  This vote marks a monumental step forward for the Boy Scouts of America. We are thrilled […]

PTI leaders say momentum strong

With increased buyer implementation of traceability systems promised soon, the Produce Traceability Initiative leadership council reported buyers are seeing an increasing percentage of produce cases marked with PTI labels.

BOY SCOUTS VOTE TO ALLOW GAY BOYS IN BUT GAY ADULT LEADERS REMAIN BARRED

The Boy Scouts of America today voted to lift its longtime ban on admitting gay Scouts but will continue to exclude openly gay adults from leadership roles. The vote by its 1,400 national membership came as no surprise to gay rights advocates, who hailed it as a first step to ending discriminatory practices in the [...]

7th Takes a Stab at Defining Leadership, Jab at Sentencing Comm'n

Martin Luther King Jr. defined a genuine leader as "not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." The United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) addresses the subject of leadership and organizational roles in USSG ?3B1.1 by stating: "in distinguishing a leadership and organizational role from one of mere management......

Tony Perkins on #BoyScouts vote (hint: he isn't happy)

The Boy Scouts just delivered a whopping defeat to the anti-equality crowd. But for some reason, FRC president Tony Perkins, someone who has been denigrating the current leadership all through this process, still thinks he has the capital to call...

As GOP tries to reach out to women, state-based group re-launches

Republicans’ quest for more women elected officials on their side continues today, with the Republican State Leadership Committee’s re-launch of its program aimed at electing more women down-the-ballot. RSLC Chairman Ed Gillespie, a former national party chairman, an …

More Leadership Changes at ‘Today’

Tom Mazzarelli (left) has been named Co-Executive Producer of the first two hours of NBC’s “Today” show, TVNewser has learned. At the same time, Tammy Filler has been named Co-EP of the third and fourth hours of the show. Both will report...Show More Summary

Tim Cook's Tipping Point Boosting Apple Shares

By Jason Schwarz: Even Tim Cook's harshest critics have been quick to salute the Apple (AAPL) CEO for the leadership he exhibited this week in Washington. Throughout the tax hearing Cook came across as the smartest in the room; his resolve was unshaken and his toughness was even applauded by Senator John McCain. Show More Summary

House Leadership Rejects Senate Amnesty Bill

This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee completed its work on the "Gang of 8" Amnesty Bill. The full Senate is expected to take up the legislation the first week of June, when it returns from Memorial Day recess. On Thursday, House...Show More Summary

Bernie Bulkin: About Leadership: Balanced Scorecard

The idea of balanced scorecard comes from an evolution of thinking about business objectives at the corporate or business unit level.

Meet Another HR Capitalist - Jeff Lucier (Ottawa! HR for Non-Profits! Rock and Roll!)

The best part of my job as a HR Leadership blogger is I get to talk to some really cool people. I'm going to do a better job at sharing some of those conversations with you. Hell, let's do that...

DOJ’s Tony West Defends Record on Whistleblowers

Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West defended the U.S. Department of Justice's record with whistleblowers Thursday, testifying on Capitol Hill that his leadership led to the recovery of more taxpayer money than at any other time in American history. "The...

REPORT - Square-Enix America president steps down

Mike Fischer, former president and CEO of Square Enix of America, quit the company this month, Polygon has learned. Fischer, who took over leadership of Square Enix of America in July 2010, is now the vice president of digital Music and Video for Amazon in Japan. Full report here

Eric Lerum: In NYC, Rhetoric vs. Reality

There is still much work to be done -- but there is no doubt the city's education system is on a better path because of the leadership of the past decade. Students and families in New York City -- and everywhere -- deserve a real debate on the issues.