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…
Everyone knows that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot topic in the workplace right now. The rise in AI has caused a mixture of excitement and fear as it becomes a standard part of our lives. Some say it’s a risk to civilization, while others insist it is transforming…
The University of California, Berkeley is partnering with Coursera, the online learning platform and a pioneer of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS), to launch a new online professional degree - the Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E). It’s the first academic program that UC Berkeley has offered through a…
In building out our understanding of common family office pain points (yes, even though many family offices like to be seen in a league of their own, there are clear commonalities at specific stages in their formation and evolution), finding and retaining top talent has repeatedly come up as one…
When searching for a new job, it’s important to be vigilant and watchful of what the recruiters, hiring managers and others involved with the hiring process say. As a recruiter, I’ve heard too many horror stories of misalignments between how the job opportunity was presented and the reality of what…
Morgan Massie, award-winning leadership consultant, ICF-certified coach, and founder/CEO of Leadership and Training Concierge. After over two decades in the talent development industry, I understand the frustration firsthand. Imagine this: Your dedicated training team spends months developing an exciting new program for your organization's employees. Learners love the training and…
Political division and anti-woke legislation have backed many C-suite leaders into a corner related to DEI efforts: forcing them to walk a fine line between accommodating employee expectations and addressing customer needs while still avoiding controversy. In responding to this strain, many organizations have determined that the best path forward…
Business owners know that making sales is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. But it's not just about making sales; you need to track the effort that you put into making sales. Knowing your sales conversion rate is crucial to understanding your return on investment…
New York City business leaders have asked the Biden administration to provide more federal aid and expedite work permits for asylum seekers. If asylum seekers could work, they would likely find their own housing, which would ease the burden on New York and other city governments. Businesses around the country…
After Gabrielle Judge went viral on TikTok for her depiction of “lazy girl jobs,” over 20.7 million people viewed the hashtag, and more and more women are tuning in and demanding flexible jobs with a sustainable income. Since I recently wrote about this phenomenon for Forbes, there have been a…
Executive transitions are inevitable in the lifecycle of any organization. However, they need not be a source of anxiety or disruption. With thoughtful planning and the right stakeholders, foundations can craft a streamlined executive transition and succession plan that not only ensures a seamless leadership shift but also strengthens the…
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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