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Elevating Executive Engagement by Embracing Empowerment and Emotional Intelligence

Tullio Siragusa

Elevating Executive Engagement by Embracing Empowerment and Emotional Intelligence In the business world, stepping into a new leadership role often presents a labyrinth of challenges. It instills a sense of ownership in team members and leads to greater commitment and engagement. It communicates that their work is seen and appreciated.

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The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking

Tullio Siragusa

Employees become mere executors of orders, leading to a lack of engagement and motivation. Example: Kodak, a once-dominant player in the photography industry, struggled to innovate and adapt to the digital age. One famous case is the dismissal of the digital camera concept by an engineer in the 1970s.

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Serious About Your Social Mission? Innovate It.

Leapfrogging

A new book by Silicon Valley tech veteran and innovation advocate Ann Mei Chang, Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good explores the unique challenges that can deter social innovation. This simple stake in the ground is where social innovation begins. Principle 2: Start Small.

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The Case for BOD Oversight Focused on Leadership: Good Leadership is Good Business

Tullio Siragusa

While these committees cover everything from accounting to risk management, one important area is often overlooked — leadership accountability tied to employee satisfaction and engagement. Employees find themselves in distress, which ultimately diminishes productivity and engagement.

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Capturing Attention in the Digital Age: A Design Thinking Approach

Tullio Siragusa

The Attention Economy: A New Paradigm In this era of digital saturation, the concept of the attention economy has emerged as a new paradigm, fundamentally changing how businesses approach marketing and engagement. It’s not simply about who shouts the loudest; it’s about who can engage consumers in the most meaningful and memorable way.

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11 female innovation leaders share their definition of innovation

Idea to Value

What simple thing can a company do to change their conversation / perspective about innovation? The main thing is to start with creativity- understand that creativity is the engine for innovation. Social innovation can be any type of innovation from the perspective of how you should treat it.

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Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Success in a Digital World

Tullio Siragusa

By recognizing and validating the emotions and thoughts of our colleagues, we can create a safe space for open dialogue and creative problem-solving, ultimately driving innovation. Leaders with high emotional intelligence are more likely to inspire, motivate, and engage their team members.

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