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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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Five Ways To Master It
In today’s fast-paced environment characterized by relentless drive, swift transformations, and the ubiquity of technology, introspection is a leadership trait that frequently goes unnoticed. Within the chaos of tight deadlines and pressing responsibilities, introspection provides a sanctuary for reflection, self-improvement, and progression. However, why is it so indispensable, and how…
Pitching to Journalists and Investors Is Like Playing a Game of Cards. Here’s How to Know Which Ones Will Help You Win.
Pitching your story to journalists and investors is similar to playing a game of cards. Although the outcome does depend on your strategy and experience, it is still largely determined by what's in your hand. The thing is, to get the most out of the cards received, it is necessary…
CBS 60 Minutes Sharyn Alfonsi Takes Fake Out Of The News
Fake news has taken the world by storm. Specifically, in the U.S., the 2016 election established the term. However, over the past two years, the issue has spanned heavily across the globe. People have difficulty trusting what they read or hear; every point has a different fact or allegation. Statista…
7 Defensive Phrases to Never, Ever Say to An Upset Customer
I encounter a lot of great people in my line of work. Nice people. Friendly people. Gentle people.The problem is that, by and large, people, including the people who work face-to-face or phone-to-phone with customers, are gentle, but only when dealing with gentle people. And unfortunately, that's not the entire…
Why You Were Called “Overqualified” For The Job
Few things worse than being called “overqualified” for a job you know you’d be a great fit for. Most recruiters mean well when they give you this feedback but it can feel like being sucker punched, especially if you felt confident during your interview. I wish I could give you…
How Long Should A Résumé Be?
As a recruiter for more than 25 years, I’ve witnessed the war between human resources, hiring managers, interviewers, job seekers and others who fiercely debate how long a résumé should be. There is, however, one consensus that people can agree upon: presenting a 10-plus page résumé is ridiculous—even if you’re…
Bad Bunny And Forbes Have Teamed Up To Invest $300,000 Into Your Business
Think this is nice? It’s a version of the weekly Under 30 newsletter and would be even better in your inbox. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Today, September 15, marks the start of a month-long celebration highlighting the contributions and histories of the Hispanic and Latin-American communities across the U.S. This…
The Toxic Myth World-Class Teams Leave Behind To Ignite Innovation
There is a work myth so toxic, so pervasive that it goes unchallenged by everyone except the world’s elite teams—the top 15% of teams the rest of us look at and wonder, why are they the disruptors? Why are they so great at innovation? It’s the myth that the more…
Tech Nonprofit Wins Google.org AI Award to Help 30M Children Across India Become School-Ready
Let me take you back to 2021 when I met the just-launched Rocket Learning team. The model was simple. They leveraged WhatsApp, a tool that was already on everyone’s phone, to help Indian children get school-ready. In two years time, they served 1.75 million children. This week, they won Google.org…
4 Ways Strategic Collaborations Help Make The World More Sustainable
Sustainability is more than just a business buzzword. As severe climate-related incidents like the Maui wildfire continue to make headlines, sustainability is becoming a very real concern for businesses and customers alike. In fact, nearly 80% of consumers in the United States say they consider sustainability in at least some…
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Creative Ways Startups Can Earn Funding in Tough Economic Times
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I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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Ideas To Transform You From Good To Better To Best
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…