"If decisions are not your thing, neither is leadership." - Leo D'Angelo Fisher, Management Columnist
President Obama Announces Climate Action Plan
On Tuesday, the President announced his Climate Action Plan that will keep "the United States of America a global leader in the fight against climate change." In addition to viewing details of the plan, you can also visit the EPA's climate change site for resources, and read analysis of the President's speech. Read more...
UNEP GEO-5 Report: Impacts of a Changing Environment on the Corporate Sector
GEO-5 for Business is written for business leaders who are responsible for ensuring that risks and opportunities are understood, addressed, and turned into long-term competitive advantage for their companies. Read more...
Ford prepares for a water-scarce future
By considering "what if" scenarios, Ford is able to see the big implications of water scarcity for the auto industry. Read more...
Making Safety Communications Part of Everyday Life
Many elements contribute to the successful management of an organization's safety program, and OSHA stresses that employers should "develop and communicate a safety and health policy to all employees." The author recommends using a formal newsletter. Read more...
Dropping the mask: Why being your imperfect self makes for better management
Leaders may wear metaphorical masks to "conceal perceived imperfections from their audience in favor of a polished façade", or to adopt a tough-guy persona. When masked chief executives are found out by staff, their authority and credibility usually take a hit. Read more...
Green Pope: Francis' Chance To Inspire
Many religions have been wary of taking a strong stand on climate change despite teachings that people should be custodians of nature. But that may be changing, thanks to new religious leaders including Pope Francis. Read more...