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…
Ivy League universities are renowned for their academic excellence, rich histories, and unparalleled networking opportunities. However, the application process for Ivy League schools is more competitive than ever before, requiring students and parents to take a strategic and proactive approach in order to build a standout applicant profile. If your…
Empathy is the transformative force in business and life that allows leaders and managers to empower those around them. Beyond numbers and profits, understanding and connecting with others on an emotional level is a hallmark of exceptional leadership. This article delves into the power of empathy in the business arena…
Businesses don’t exist in a vacuum. Every company, no matter what its niche, is part of a broader community that includes its partners, customers and even other businesses in its industry and geographic area. That’s a lot of people that you can (and should) connect with on a regular basis…
If only I could share with you the variety of cringe-worthy customer service moments I uncover as a customer service consultant and turnaround expert! But, of course, I need to tread cautiously here as I don't want to risk violating client confidentiality.Let's just say there are many different ways companies…
“World-leading businesses think about what the brand stands for, what it stands against and where it should go next.” So says Interbrand introducing its 2023 survey of best global brands. Wondering what a brand is worth? The Interbrand report rates the top 100 brands for 2023 and estimates their value.…
Since the arrival of ChatGPT, student interest in artificial intelligence is on the rise, and the Ma... Since the arrival of ChatGPT, student interest in artificial intelligence is on the rise, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of top colleges where undergraduates can study the…
Black, Latina, and Native American women represent just 4% of all technology workers, despite increased enrollment of BLNA women in computer science degree programs and accounting for 16.5% of the total working-age population in the United States, according to McKinsey. This glaring disparity calls for immediate action and a renewed…
ChatGPT is now firmly established as an aid in writing application essays for college, business school and jobs. AI can also help write a CV whose main advantage is that it can be read by another AI. Form vs. Content Creating a CV is a tedious, time-consuming task. It’s easy…
A behind-the-scenes look at how Forbes picks the best 500 colleges out of thousands considered each year. By Emma Whitford, Forbes Staff To put together Forbes’ 2023 Top Colleges list, we started with a list of U.S. colleges that educate undergraduates according to their Carnegie Classification—a higher education framework that…
The turmoil at West Virginia University (WVU) continues, with the submission of a petition to its Faculty Senate on Monday that calls for a meeting in September to consider a no-confidence vote in WVU President E. Gordon Gee. The petition is just the latest example of the uproar that has…
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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