Changing the Narrative on Racism

Subscribe to Real Leaders NBCUniversal News Group debuted Changing the Narrative, a 14-part digital series sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), on advancing racial equity through the experiences of racial healing. The series, available now on NBCNews.com, explores the central themes of racial healing, including the progress individuals and communities can make by sharing…

Changing of the Guard

Subscribe to Real Leaders After nine years, Cotopaxi founder and CEO Davis Smith is passing the reins of his Certified B Corp outdoor gear company to a new CEO. With the mantra “Gear for Good,” Cotopaxi has been an inspiration to many impact entrepreneurs, topping $100 million in revenue last year — double its 2021…

The Art of Enoughness

Subscribe to Real Leaders A conversation with internationally acclaimed conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier on consuming less and working to dramatically boost funds for the environment, so our kids might just get to live in a plentiful planet. The day I interviewed Cristina Mittermeier, I was two weeks into life on my new farm. Cristina had…

The Rise of the Rest

Subscribe to Real Leaders AOL co-founder Steve Case speaks candidly about why regional innovation hubs are crucial to solving the world’s greatest challenges — and what he’s trying to do about it. If you’re trying to get Steve Case to take a look at your business, your address better not be Silicon Valley. Co-founder and leader of AOL —…

3 Ways to Avoid Shortcuts in Decision Making

Subscribe to Real Leaders With the power of knowledge and preparation, you’ll never be tempted to make a quick change again. Because of widespread change fatigue and increased pressure to perform, it’s tempting for leaders  to take shortcuts when making important decisions. But quick changes can introduce costly errors in judgment and inhibit the development…

AI Will Fix the Planet

Subscribe to Real Leaders How does a 1980s gaming sensation save the world? One game at a time. Not too many people have a life exciting enough to be made into a movie. Henk Rogers, president of the Tetris Company and a pioneer in the video game industry, watched his life unfold on the big…

Gen Zers and The Property Market

Subscribe to Real Leaders The new generation of homebuyers is sustainably focused. Generation Zers recognize the importance of eco-friendly building materials that are renewable, recycled, and have a lower carbon footprint. They consider sustainable home features to be attractive investments, such as energy-efficient appliances and solar panels. Older Generation Zers (born between the mid-1990s and…

How to Keep Top Talent Happy

Subscribe to Real Leaders Today’s job market has become increasingly competitive with employers battling for top talent. Retaining high performers should be a priority for business leaders. So how do we create a working environment where employees wake up inspired to go to work? Leaders can create a workplace where teams feel rewarded, appreciated, and…