Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
At every company he joins, Gary Kusin hangs three words on the wall: "Data is oxygen." This simple mantra has guided him in co-founding the business that would become GameStop, co-founding the Laura Mercier makeup brand and managing the $2.4 billion merger between Kinko's and FedEx. In his book, Always…
Running a team now is like running a kitchen with chefs from all over the world. Each person comes with their own recipe, their own tools and their own approach. Add to that the fact that technology is reinventing the way we get work done every five minutes or so,…
Being an entrepreneur is both fulfilling and draining. It requires hard work to turn your vision into a tangible achievement. The combination of uncertainty, financial pressure and significant risk can leave you feeling overwhelmed and fatigued.This link between entrepreneurship and mental health can be seen in data from the International…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Gia Mezz, 28, who is based in Los Angeles. Mezz taught herself graphic design and started fashion brand LEAU as a side hustle. Now a full-fledged business, LEAU boasts nearly $10 million in lifetime sales. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.Image Credit:…
Let's get straight to it: Business isn't all about numbers, spreadsheets and quarterly reports. It's about people. Human behavior is the foundation of every dollar earned or lost in a company. It's something the best CEOs understand, approaching leadership with the curiosity and observational skills of an anthropologist. They see…
There's no shortage of business books out there, but let's be honest: Not all of them live up to the hype. As an entrepreneur, your time is valuable, and you don't want to waste it on fluffy advice that doesn't stick.Over the years, I've read hundreds of books on entrepreneurship,…
The world's small and medium-sized business enterprises are up against some serious competition against multinational corporations (MNCs) when entering new markets. The far-reaching populous resources, recognition of brand and economies of scale that MNCs command serve as major obstacles for small and medium-sized businesses to feel that they must overcome…
During a recent coffee break with one of my senior managers, the discussion turned to the year ahead: Advances in areas from quantum computing to biotechnology are happening fast — by this time next year, big new developments will likely have taken hold and continue to reshape our world at…
With Election Day in our rearview mirrors and Inauguration Day around the corner, no matter where you sit in the world, I think we can all agree that the showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, short though it was, ranks up there with one of the most divisive in…
In the age of digital transformation, businesses are reimagining their operations to meet the demands of a tech-driven economy. Entrepreneurs today are not only adapting existing processes but also pioneering entirely digital ventures that operate through integrated technological frameworks. This shift requires a structured approach to design, implement and manage…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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