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…
As a 15-year publicist, I can tell you that simplistic, feel-good adages don't always hold true. Not all press is good press; in fact, in our current culture of basically everything going online instantaneously — whether it's true or not, confirmed or not — bad press can be quite damaging,…
NextGen Healthcare, Inc., a cloud-based healthcare technology solution provider, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. In the short term, the actions of Thoma Bravo will not impact NextGen's customers. However, customers should closely monitor Thoma Bravo's next moves…
A new school year is beginning! Whether it’s your first year at college or your last, the choices you make in the first days or weeks can shape the rest of your academic experience. What mistakes can you avoid? And what are some of the best choices for students aiming…
In a connected and digital world, consumers aren't interested in just the products they're buying – they want to know the faces behind them.Entrepreneurs today have corporate social responsibility. Profit results from motivated employees, loyal customers and new investors wanting to be involved with a business that is mindful of…
Columbia University announced today it was launching the Institute of Global Politics (IGP), a new center that will bring together leading policymakers, political leaders, practitioners, and scholars. Housed in Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), the Institute is being headed up by former U.S. Secretary of State…
In the United States alone, there have been more than 15 confirmed weather/climate disasters so far this year according to the National Centers for Climate Information. In response, some corporations are stepping up efforts to help people and businesses impacted by climate change in ways that were never anticipated. For…
We stand at the precipice of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer that humanity has ever seen. According to Cerulli Associates, $84 trillion in assets – including cash savings, real estate holdings, personal property, stocks and art – is about to exchange hands in the United States alone. Over the next…
Houston White is the serial entrepreneur behind the brands- Houston White Goods and Gathering Spaces, The Get Down Coffee Company, FRESH by Houston White, the Be The Change golf tournament, and Camdentown Flats. Houston successfully uses his influence and resources to bring people and cultures together. A true creative to…
If you'd been a fly on the wall at our company a few weeks ago, you'd have witnessed a unique scene: From Monday to Friday, almost everyone on our team (remote and in-person) was involved in actively pitching, building and presenting innovative new ideas. We call it "Blue Sky Week",…
You may have seen the trend all over your TikTok feed or recent articles — the September Surge for hiring is here. Most recruiters, hiring managers, and career coaches agree: now is the best time to update your resumes and start hunting for a new role if you want to…
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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