Starting in 2010, Ellen Weinreb created a column on GreenBiz called “Talent Show.” The goal of this column is to share industry trends and best practices in the collaboration between sustainability and HR. This article was originally posted on GreenBiz Talent Show.

GB Talent Show: 5 core competencies of sustainability leadership

Jul 31, 2015 | GreenBiz Talent Show, What We Think

What competencies should a company’s leadership demonstrate to ensure its future success? When I say “future success,” I really mean “future existence,” which certainly can be a mark of success for any company.
Anyone in the GreenBiz choir understands that companies today must adopt forward-thinking approaches to secure access to resources and maintain their social license to operate. Company leaders, regardless whether they adorn a sustainability title, must demonstrate comfort managing systemic change and navigating complex, interdependent business networks.
Read more here in the latest GreenBiz Talent Show post.