Tis’ the season of lists, right? – the best and worst of everything. Even TED has jumped in and offered us an 8 min summary of their favorite talks of 2014. But as the year winds down and we consider memes that come and go so fast (#icebucketchallenge, #saveourgirls, #bestselfie), we can’t help but wonder how the actions we’re taking live way beyond the moment. What is happening now that has the potential to collectively impact what the world will look like decades from now?…
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NANCY’S BLOG: Understanding “New Power”.
November 30, 2014 No Comment 379 ViewsWe intended to take this week off for rest and connection, but I came across a Harvard Business Review story entitled Understanding “New Power” on Friday and am eager to share it. It’s a thoughtful and well-analyzed piece written by two folks well versed in creating social movements and stoking new ideas, Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms. And it helps illuminate a fundamental shift many corporate leaders we meet are still challenged to either see or embrace. Heads…
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NANCY’S BLOG: Trust As Currency.
November 8, 2014 No Comment 93 ViewsTrust. Transparency. Reputation. Privacy. Nine years ago eBay gave us a taste of what was possible. Since then, advancing technology and growing social footprints are enabling us to connect with others in ways that would have seemed reckless back then: giving rides to strangers (Lyft), letting them stay in our beds (Airbnb), entering their homes to eat a meal (Feastly). All of which are generating new social standards, both for living and transacting, and shifting expectations…
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