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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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Labor Day Strikes Show Lack Of Empathy, Threatening Jobs
The film and television industry in the United States remains paralyzed, as screenwriters have been on strike for over 100 days. Actors have joined the fight, creating the first dual strike since 1960, according to the Associated Press. The Hollywood Reporter says that studio executives are only beginning to acknowledge…
4 Signs Of The Chronic Performance Trap And How To Break Free
Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, celebrates the social and economic achievements of American workers. Everybody loves a good worker, but very little is written about the problems of overloading, overworking and overperforming—all of which can undermine career success. Chronic performance is the constant attempt to get…
7 Tips to Maximize Mentor Relationships in Business
A mentor is a valuable teacher for a company's emerging talent, but in four decades of coaching sharp business-minded younger people, I've often been surprised at how much they have taught me. You really have to know your stuff when you teach someone. Mentoring has kept my skills sharp, and…
Tell Me More About The Freelancers You Represent
Over the past two years, freelance platform rolls have grown by an estimated 60% percent. Altogether, close to 70 million freelancers offer their services part- or fulltime in the US according to recent surveys by Upwork and MBO Partners. The number of freelancers around the globe is, of course, a…
The Number One Thing That Holds Entrepreneurs Back
On this episode of The Jeff Fenster Show, host Jeff Fenster speaks with entrepreneur, salesperson, and motivational speaker David Meltzer. With a remarkable journey that began with humble beginnings, Meltzer shares his insights and experiences, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.From Rags to Riches: A Desire for SuccessDavid Meltzer's journey…
Eight Summer Reads That Taught Me To Embrace Change, Make Exotic Bets, Nurture Crazy Ideas, And Navigate The Era Of AI
First off, a heartfelt thank you to Safi Bahcall, the team at McKinsey, Bill Nussey, the great Yuval, Noah Harari, a great book about designing autonomous AI from Kence Anderson, two books on corporate culture, and one from the first woman president of Harvard. Labor Day marks the end of…
Here’s How to Recruit and Retain Talent From All Generations
With boomers staying in the workforce longer and Gen Zers increasingly foregoing traditional career paths and heading straight to work, today's offices, job sites and conference rooms are more generationally diverse than ever before. The range of experiences and points of view offered by today's labor pool is helping companies…
CFOs See Product Differentiation As The Key To Consumer Spending
While the U.S. economy has expanded through the first half of the year and economic resilience has shown to be steady so far, despite interest rates being raised to a 22-year high, worrying shifts in shopping habits could cause consumer spending to drop, thus slowing economic growth. Moderations in consumer…
Concerned About a Coworker’s Burnout? Here’s How to Approach the Topic Safely and Tactfully
When a coworker starts showing signs of burnout, it's only natural to feel a strong urge to assist them. Yet, many of us are uncertain about how to approach the situation or even whether we should intervene.Drawing from my burnout coach and advisor expertise, I recommend approaching this topic without…
Best New Nonfiction Books By Women Authors
Labor Day celebrates the contributions of American workers with a day off. If you’re looking to relax today, why not do so with a good book? The best books have the power to inspire new perspectives and potentially even launch a cultural trend. Such was the case with Elizabeth’s Gilbert’s…
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
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