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…
The pathway to entrepreneurial success is often marked by relentless hard work, unwavering spirituality, and long and established relationships. Yet, these pillars can swiftly crumble under the weight of ego and complacency. Regardless of whether your bank account has amassed a fortune, your company holds a significant valuation, or you've…
The University of California System ranks first among the top 100 universities in the nation for the most U.S. patents granted for inventions in 2022. The list of Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents, released this week by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), is based on utility…
Landing a new job is like solving an intricate puzzle, you need different skills to fit just right before you achieve your goal. In your career path, you'll find yourself constantly refining and acquiring skills that are essential. Take a career in the tech world, for example, where staying updated…
In recent years, the concept of work/life balance and transitioning into roles that preserve one's mental health have been increasing in popularity and significance in a candidate and employee-driven job market. In my recent Forbes article, "10 Low Stress, Easy Jobs That Pay Well In 2023", which lists the role…
Budgets for next year usually need cost increase assumptions, especially for labor but also for other business expenses. The big picture is that inflation is still running fairly high, though not as bad as last year. This article presents the most recent actual data as well as forecasts, finishing with…
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the word "innovation" gets thrown around quite a bit. However, it's crucial for leaders, especially those in C-suite roles, to grasp the nuanced differences between Disruptive Innovation and Destructive Innovation. Despite the similarity in names, they are not interchangeable.Several years ago, I was one…
Seemingly overnight, artificial intelligence became the most exciting new technology. As it relates to businesses, AI has become a positive game changer for recruiting, retention, learning and development programs. In an interview with Salesforce interim chief people officer Nathalie Scardino, she discussed how the cloud computing and social enterprise software-as-a-service…
We’re all familiar with loyalty points and rewards, and most readers use them regularly. However, many loyalty programs offer rewards that participants don’t fully utilize. Consumers are on the lookout for new ways through which they can unlock their purchases’ full value. I recently spoke with Aron Alexander, CEO and…
Great customer experiences don’t happen behind a desk or in a corner office. They occur on the front line as customers engage with employees and services. Customer-obsessed leaders are foundational to a strong customer experience strategy. But being customer-obsessed requires leaders to know and interact with their customers. The best…
Denis Sinelnikov is the CEO of Media Components and Curis Digital, an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency. AI has exploded in popularity in 2023. From businesses getting started with AI to teens chatting with sophisticated bots on their phones to a lawyer attempting to use AI for legal research, it…
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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