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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
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…
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Why Performative Leadership Fails — and What It Costs Your Company
Leadership often devolves into performance art rather than substantive direction. When executives engage in what might be called "strategy LARPING" — Live-Action Role-Playing of strategic leadership without the substance behind it — the consequences ripple throughout an organization, undermining both culture and productivity.Related: 3 Costly Mistakes CEOs Make When They…
Why Your Vision Must Adapt to Avoid Becoming a Cautionary Case
In the business leadership community, we put a strong emphasis on the importance of company vision. Many entrepreneurs possess their vision long before they ever launch their business. While identifying a clear and achievable company vision is essential, it is a big mistake to consider this important work as a…
10 Surprising Expenses That Blindside Business Owners
Most individuals and entrepreneurs start a business with the excitement of financial freedom and being their own boss to build something meaningful. Everyone knows the obvious business costs, such as rent, payroll and marketing.However, there are hidden business costs that can erode profit margins, strain cash flow and catch even…
Tariffs Will Squeeze Your Margins. These 8 Questions Will Chart a Smarter Path Forward
All the chaos in the economic and financial markets these days, largely around the impact of new tariffs, is causing unexpected and unfortunate turmoil for many businesses today. Businesses that used to be growing are seeing declines, and businesses that used to be generating healthy profits may now be experiencing…
3 Game-Changing Business Insights from My 25-Year Journey
This year marks my 25th anniversary in B2B tech public relations. It's been a time of great transformation for both the tech world and the art of shaping markets and market makers. With all the new tech breakthroughs, global trends and customer expectations, the practice of PR (and all digital-driven…
Why Paychecks Aren’t Enough Anymore — And What Your Team Really Wants Instead
I've had countless conversations with colleagues, friends and fellow leaders about the main driver of their employees' satisfaction. Over and over, they essentially talk about "the paycheck."No doubt, everyone would agree that solid compensation is non-negotiable. Still, for me, employees these days are increasingly seeking personalized, holistic benefits packages that…
Here’s What It Takes to Make the Leap From Founder to CEO
Behind every successful business is a founder who saw an opportunity and had the right skills to execute their vision. Before they know it, they're building a team, increasing their revenue and expanding their empire. The problem is that over half of all businesses fail in the first five years.…
AI Bans in the Workplace Aren’t Effective — Do This Instead
Your employees aren't waiting for permission to use AI. Across industries, AI is already embedded in daily workflows. Marketing teams use ChatGPT to craft high-converting campaigns in seconds. Developers rely on GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding. Designers turn to Midjourney to create visuals in a fraction of the time.None of…
Make Faster, Smarter Decisions With This SWAT Commander’s Strategy
Indecision can be fatal in hostage rescue operations. SWAT teams are the final hope in the most dire of situations — and for Inspector Kevin Cyr, Commander of one of North America's largest tactical units, making the right call under extreme pressure is simply part of the job description.Whether you…
Her ‘Instant Success’ Side Hustle Hit $1M Sales in 6 Months
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Kelly Bozigian, 32, of Boston, Massachusetts. She and her husband, Colt Bozigian, run Coastal Caviar, a handmade jewelry company featuring charm necklaces, bracelets and more. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Coastal Caviar. Kelly Bozigian.What was your day job or…
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