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…
Why would a 20- or 30-year-old care about ageism? The answer seems obvious–simple, even–but it’s not. So what’s the answer? If people continue to overlook age bias, stereotyping and discrimination, then every younger person risks aging into it. Ageism affects our health and longevity by as many as 7.5 years.…
All marketers need to become technologists, suggests Skillsoft Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, who identifies three skills required across C-level marketing positions. Boockoff-Bajdek suggests that “the most effective CMOs have skills that seem contradictory at first. They must be both analytical and creative. They must be both strategic…
August 2023 inflation data look good enough for the Federal Reserve to declare victory against inflation. But that surface observation most likely masks substantial trouble yet to come. And the Fed itself will likely treat the numbers as highly provisional. News headlines feature the Consumer Price Index, but the Fed…
As we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10, economic uncertainty and workplace issues continue to weigh on workers and managers on a global scale, causing tremendous anxiety. The World Health Organization reports that depression and anxiety cost the global economy one trillion dollars each year, mostly from reduced productivity.…
63% of U.S. employees wish they had an online community where they could get career advice on dealing with challenges specific to their workplace. All too often, workplace issues between managers and employees end with one party resigning or being terminated. However, just because the issue ends, doesn’t mean it’s…
The workplace is a minefield, causing ongoing challenges for women to succeed. Ever so timely is the 2023 Lean In Women in the Workplace Report , created by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org. This report has been released annually since 2015, with the 2023 report capturing input from 27,000 employees.…
According to a report earlier this week from Andrew Romero at 9to5Google, Samsung has added support for digital identification cards from Arizona and Iowa in its eponymous Samsung Wallet app. Romero links to a press release from Samsung announcing the news, writing “Arizona and Iowa will be the first states…
AI has a branding and storytelling problem. That’s not to discount its rise in usage, discussion, possibilities. But if you ask ten people what it is you may and probably most likely will get ten different answers. That’s not a place you want to be as a marketer. It’s not…
For as long as many of us can remember, the four-degree was a symbol of prestige—accomplishment, pride and self-esteem. High-school graduates were encouraged to pursue a degree in order to be financially and psychologically secure. But since the pandemic, the tide has been changing. More business leaders are saying a…
According to a report from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the undergraduate population of business school students is 37% students of color. Moreover, 32% of MBA students are students of color, and 35% of doctoral students in business are students of color. However, only 26% of full-time…
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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