In this issue of Amplify, we bring you examples of how character leadership goes beyond the individual to become part of organizational DNA. In this sense, we can talk about groups and organizations as having strong or weak character.
January 2024
In this issue:- Embedding Character Leadership into Organizational DNA — Opening Statement
- Character Development & Mindfulness: A Sustainable Competitive Advantage for Leaders & Employees
- The Intersection of CEO Humility & Inclusive Environments
- Infusing Leader Character into Workplace DEI Practices
- Humanity, Social Intelligence & High-Performance Teams: Character Lessons for the Public Sector
- Board Leader Character & Effective Governance
- How Leader Character Can Help Nonprofit Boards Protect Organization Missions
- CEO Humility, Narcissism & Competitive Advantage
December 2023
In this first issue of a two-part Amplify series on character leadership, we focus on three main themes: the importance of embedding character dimensions within leadership processes and frameworks; the interconnectedness of individual and organizational systems; and recognizing that leadership responsibility extends beyond traditional performance metrics to accountability to communities, the broader world, and long-term societal and environmental considerations.
In this issue:- Character Leadership as a Competitive Advantage — Opening Statement
- Cracking the Code: Leader Character Development for Competitive Advantage
- The Character of Heartfelt Leadership
- Sneaky Problems: The Issue of Moral Awareness
- Leadership Character: A Holistic Approach
- Character Leadership at the Intersection of Business, Purpose & Sustainability
- Moving Toward More Responsible Decision-Making
November 2023
In this issue of Amplify, we measure how far we’ve come on our decarbonization journey, look at several obstacles to progress, and present ideas for how they can be overcome.
The journey to decarbonization will be neither smooth nor predictable — it requires commitment from all players in the ecosystem and a continual focus on long- and short-term objectives.
In this issue:- The Journey to Decarbonization — Opening Statement
- Decarbonization Pathways for Urban Logistics Systems
- Leveraging IT to Integrate Carbon Offsets with Financial Market Trading
- Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage: Bridging the Gap
- Blueprint for Germany’s Energy Transition: Think Big, Think Green
- Energy Efficiency’s Role in Industrial Decarbonization
November 2023
In this issue of Amplify, we explore how businesses and public entities can manage investments in the circular economy in light of complex concerns that overlap many dimensions of social, technological, environmental, and economic systems.
In this issue:- Investment Opportunities for a Sustainable & Circular Economy — Opening Statement
- Circular Economy Investment: Practical Insights from Literature
- Financing the Circular Economy: Institutions & Instruments
- A Collaboration Framework for Regional Circular Economy Transformation
- Financing Circular Plastics Systems
- Adopting Modern Technology to Evaluate Circular Economy Investments
- Bending the Linear Economy to Circular: Accounting Complexities & Concerns
September 2023
This issue of Amplify clarifies the complex relationship between blockchain and sustainability and provides inspiring examples of how the technology can be successfully applied to yield environmental benefits.
In this issue:- Blockchain Technologies & Environmental Sustainability — Opening Statement
- Sustainability Impact of Blockchain: High Hopes & Great Fears
- The Sustainable Energy Grid: Blockchain’s Role in Addressing Transition Pain Points
- Forest Stewardship Council’s Blockchain: Verifying Material Trade Compliance Across Supply Chains
- Blockchain for Sustainable Agri-Food Ecosystems
- From Hype to Reality: A Critical Analysis of Blockchain-Based Regenerative Finance