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…
Workplaces can feel like a complex maze full of challenges and obstacles—especially for employees who have grievances to voice to their boss. You might think that a straightforward approach is the best approach when it comes to complaints (clarity is kindness, after all), but beware: that's not always true. Voicing…
Director, ECM Space Consulting. Before the pandemic, it was customary for employees to rise early, make their way to the office and dedicate a minimum of eight hours to their work. Punctuality and attendance were highly regarded, and some companies utilized time tracking systems by scanning employees' access cards upon…
Jorge Lukowski, Global Director of Marketing and Communications at NEORIS. The myriad uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in day-to-day operations are rapidly expanding across a broad range of services and industries. The challenge is to seamlessly integrate AI into how employees perform their duties and interact with customers. This new…
In 2023, four of the six U.S. recipients of Nobel Prizes in medicine, chemistry and physics came to America as immigrants. New research shows immigrants have contributed substantially to America in scientific fields, particularly in the past two decades. “Immigrants have been awarded 40%, or 45 of 112, of the…
These past few years have pushed many businesses to the brink of collapse, due to various reasons. With shaky economic times, companies across various industries have had to pivot their operations and navigate unprecedented challenges. As a result, many businesses require financing to stay afloat and continue operating. If you…
Mid-sized companies have neither the Research and Development budget of big corporations, nor the spirited freedom of a startup. Yet in a recent survey of 3,000 executives, an impressive 45% of mid-sized companies stated that they usually drive disruption. This is less surprising than it sounds. SMEs occupy a unique…
In a recent eye-opening interview with Bloomberg's Emily Chan, J.P. Morgan's CEO Jamie Dimon made a startling prediction about the future of AI and how it will impact the next generation. The chairman, who has always been a stern advocate for in-office work, forecasted about how AI will impact our…
Women are more ambitious than before the pandemic and equally ambitious as men, according to new research by LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company. However, the survey results indicate that women still face significant advancement obstacles, including microaggressions and fewer early career promotions. These hurdles are exacerbated for women of color.…
I could feel my heart beating out of my chest as the shortness of breath forced me to sit. I hadn’t had any caffeine, it was 6am and I was working out in my garage. I thought I was having some kind of heart attack, as if there are different…
Today is World Teachers’ Day. With teacher vacancies jumping 51%, how can we meaningfully support struggling educators? The unrelenting stress faced by educators on a daily basis has become so widespread that it can be easy to gloss over the latest data—but I believe it’s important to keep reporting on…
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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