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 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 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.

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.

We are still at the very beginning of the revolutionary generative artificial intelligence (GAI) curve. If we are to fully enjoy its advantages, there are important issues to be resolved in areas such as intellectual property (IP) protection, regulation, security, and environmental impact. This Amplify takes a look at these issues — and more.