March 15, 2019
I am the lucky father of three children. Two of them are girls. It wasn’t planned this way, but four years and four days separate their birthdays. Both Claire and … Continue reading “Dan Pontefract March 2019 Playlist (for Claire and Cate)”
March 7, 2019
In this episode, Dan discusses “the little things” of leadership, and their importance to an employee’s day, engagement and morale.
March 2, 2019
It seems that purpose is starting to pay off. In DDI’s 2018 Global Leadership Forecast results, the research firm highlights several financial advantages to organizations that define their purpose and act … Continue reading “Purpose-Driven Companies Outperform The Financial Markets By 42 Percent”
February 28, 2019
February 27, 2019
In this episode, Dan Pontefract talks about intentional disposition, and how we need to be intentional when we help others. Stories about NBA coach Doc Rivers, Jesse Owens and the … Continue reading “Podcast: Helping Others In Times Of Need”
February 26, 2019
As sportscasters go, Bob Costas is legendary. Be it basketball, golf, hockey, NASCAR, the Olympics or his beloved baseball, Costas has reported on, commentated over and anchored sporting events since … Continue reading “When Our Values Run Counter To Our Employer”
February 17, 2019
Merriam-Webster defines the word activism as “a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue.” Cambridge Dictionary defines the term CEO … Continue reading “Isn’t CEO Activism Simply Doing What’s Right?”
February 16, 2019
Netflix recently announced it is planning to issue roughly $2 billion in bonds to fund corporate activities including but not limited to the development of new shows and content acquisitions. According to … Continue reading “Why I Love Netflix’s Decision-Making Culture”
February 14, 2019
In this episode, Dan Pontefract shares his definition of love, as it relates to being a leader; a leader of self and of others. The story of Jesse (the Westin … Continue reading “Podcast: What’s The Definition Of Love As A Leader?”
Larry Fink is the CEO and chairperson of New York-based BlackRock, an investment management firm. BlackRock manages roughly $6 trillion in assets on a global basis. Because of its sheer size, The … Continue reading “$6 trillion In Assets And This CEO Says Purpose Is The Company’s Fundamental Reason For Being”
February 13, 2019
My latest project is centred on love. I’m spending an entire two years or so noodling on the word love, and its relationship to leadership. We need more of it … Continue reading “Dan Pontefract February 2019 Playlist (for the lovers)”
February 2, 2019
In this episode, Dan Pontefract highlights the critical importance of empathy with stories about The Giving Tree, Christmas Truce 1914, and the three different types of empathy. Love Based Leadership … Continue reading “Podcast: Are You Empathetic? Shame On You If Not.”
