November 2023

Shannon Banks on the Outthinkers Podcast

Unlocking the Power of Social Leadership and Purpose

Shannon Banks, managing director of Be Leadership and author of the new book,  Because: 12 Essential Skills for Connecting How You Lead With Why, joined the Outthinkers Podcast to share her perspectives on social leadership, including how individual purpose links to company purpose and why developing key skills in leaders is critical for organizations to

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Is There a Lizard Under Your Bed? Notes from Outthinker Networks Roundtable with Rita McGrath 

Last week, 40 heads of strategy, intrapreneurs, and thought leaders convened in New York City for Outthinker Networks’ Executive Summit, hosted by BNY Mellon. Attendees discussed Leveraging Generative AI for Strategic Advantage and Innovation Portfolio Management/Resource Allocation with special guest Rita McGrath, strategic advisor and Columbia Business School professor. 

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4 Reasons Why Middle Managers Need Executive Coaching

Middle managers are quite literally the middle ground between employers and employees. Managers at this level of an organization are often tasked to coordinate inter-departmental work, monitor employee performance, and answer to those in the C-suite. Serving as a buffer between top-level leadership and everyone else in the company, it’s no wonder that middle managers

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Matt Abrahams on the Outthinkers Podcast

Strategic Communication Tips for Effective Leadership

Matt Abrahams, leading expert in strategic communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach joined the Outthinkers Podcast to discuss the importance of audience-centric communication, the role of structure in effective messaging, and practical tips for improving your daily communication skills. This summary provides a snapshot of key takeaways from

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Key Takeaways from the Thinkers50 Awards Gala

Key Takeaways from the Thinkers50 Awards Gala

Hi Outthinkers, Every two years, a leading group of management thinkers from around the globe convenes for a special event: the Thinkers50 Awards Gala. The aim of the event is to celebrate those who are pushing the envelope in management thinking and to provide a forum to share the current top ideas in business and

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Understanding Your Company’s Motivations as an Intrapreneur

You’re presenting to your boss today. There’s a wireless clicker in your sweaty palm. You’re conjuring up images of Steve Jobs wowing his crowd, praying you won’t be stumped by an unexpected question. This is a key inflection point in your career. If they say yes, your payoff is three years of the thrill of

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