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…
A workplace environment has a profound influence, not only on individuals but also on our families and the world around us. Its impact on our well-being, productivity, and creativity is undeniable. This impact shapes our experiences and interactions, ultimately affecting our mental and emotional states. A supportive and inclusive workplace…
In an ever-evolving world, leadership development stands as the cornerstone for cultivating visionary minds and empowering individuals to drive transformative change. The success of any mission, vision, company, or project lies within leadership and its team. It can be challenging to know how to manage or lead people effectively. A…
Women face seemingly countless biases in the workplace that keep them from advancing to the top. Research indicates women are considered too old, too young, too ambitious, too self-effacing. In terms of pay equity, a long-held perception that women do not negotiate better salaries turns out to be false. New…
Gary Iles is the senior vice president of marketing and business development at TraceGains. Modern technology is needed to achieve modern outcomes, and this rings especially true for supply chains. Globally, many supply chains still rely on outdated technology and processes that have hindered their ability to deliver products to…
So “weak language” isn’t as bad as we thought, but does that mean we should use it more? Adam Grant’s recent article about women strategically using weak language at work challenges the notion that tentative language is wrong or ineffective. Historically women have been criticized for hedging (might, just, sort…
Stephanie Ricci contributed to this story. In an era where fashion retail is constantly evolving, Bernard Leblanc, CEO of Simons, is breaking tradition. With a history dating back to 1840, La Maison Simons is Canada's oldest privately-owned family business, and Leblanc is the first non-family member to lead the Quebec-based…
There’s no getting around it; business success requires data. Understanding how to effectively use data to lead and define your business decisions is important when launching and operating a business. Whether you're starting a new business or attempting to grow an existing one, valuing the science of leveraging data effectively…
I recently interviewed Shaquille O'Neal for the Launch Your Business podcast. During our chat I asked him "What's a question almost nobody asks you, but they should, because the answer is so powerful?"His response: "How do I get so much done? And the answer is delegation."Sure, we've all heard about…
American teens are more likely than other nationalities to brag about their math ability, according to a new study. Research on 15-year-olds in nine English-speaking countries found that Americans were the most likely to overstate their math prowess, as well as claiming familiarity with a range of mathematical terms, even…
In November 2022, when Elon Musk tweeted a picture of his newly formed and significantly reduced engineering team that went quicky viral, no one could have anticipated how prophetic this picture would soon become. Especially for women in the tech industry. The picture tweeted at 1.30am, timed with striking intent,…
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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