How Ukrainian Companies Are Transforming Wartime Challenges Into Lifelines
War reshapes everything—our lives, our businesses, and our responsibilities. In this article, we explore how Ukrainian companies are redefining Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) amidst the brutal realities of war. When survival itself is uncertain, businesses in Ukraine have risen to the challenge in extraordinary ways. From health platforms like BetterMe, which provide life-changing resources for amputees, to Monobank's innovative "jars" that have mobilized over $1.2 billion for the war effort, and Brabrabra, which ensures dignity and support for women on the frontlines—these companies demonstrate how responsibility can drive innovation.
Amid the chaos, these organizations did not ask, Should we do something? but instead, What can we do? They have transformed CSR from a voluntary initiative into an existential imperative, showcasing how resilience, innovation, and purpose can redefine what it means to be a responsible business. Their stories inspire us all to think bigger about our roles in society. I hope this work stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of Ukraine and serves as a blueprint for global change.
Leading a Business in Ukraine During the War
As the world marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this article shares first-hand stories from a diverse group of Ukrainian business leaders.
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Want to Win Someone Over? Talk Like They Do
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Are your influence skills ready for remote work?
So, how good are you at getting work done without relying on formal authority and instead using informal influence and persuasion?
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Disruptive, stressful experiences are often opportunities for growth. Research has shown that crises can help lift the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mantra that pervades many organizations, creating new opportunities for people to voice their ideas on how to do things better.
Is Your Organization Ready for Permanent WFH?
As the pandemic accelerates the adoption of remote work, organizations large and small are realizing that jobs we used to assume had to be done on-site can in fact be done remotely.
Balancing Competing Loyalties
Can you recall a time when you competed against a former colleague for a deal, or faced a tricky hiring decision with a former co-worker among the candidates?
Opposing sides: How previous collaboration can cost companies headed to litigation
Exploring how a collaborative history between professionals can turn sour, researchers analyzed more than 21,000 lawyers in 4,900 intellectual property lawsuits filed over 15 years.
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A banker in Southeast Asia wanted to allow employees of a car rental agency to buy used cars from the employer. But not a single business unit was able to put together that product.
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How should leadership style change over the course of a person’s career? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
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What are some of the most effective examples of corporate leadership in recent years? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
Midwest employees frown on emoji trend
To include emojis with an office e-mail to show how you feel about it, or not?
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The networks of relationships we form in the regular course of life are more of a constraint than enabler when it comes to our ability to lead others and be successful.
The 5 Best Habits of Highly Influential People
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Do a Personal Power Audit
How indispensable are you at work? How can you tell?
One way you won’t be able to tell is by looking at the organization chart. Companies operate less in vertical silos now and more like a matrix of interconnected groups.
Ditch Performance Reviews? How About Learn to do Them Well?
Few activities in a workplace polarize like performance reviews. Some see them as subjective and ungrounded, one-sided and boss-dominated and something we should do away with entirely, an opinion put forth most recently in a Wall Street Journal article. Others find them an invaluable tool to develop employees and move the company forward.
Preparing for the Exit
A word of advice for companies thinking about forming a business alliance: Before launching any partnership, make sure both parties agree on how you'll know, and what you'll do, when it's over.
