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…
Over the past few months, several industry colleagues have asked me the same question: Should our clients air English-language creative work in Spanish-language media outlets? Before I share my perspective, it is important to mention that historically most Spanish-language media companies have not accepted ads in English, mainly for fear…
Every business will run into uncertainty at some point. Unsettled times, almost by definition, are challenging to navigate, and pose an additional challenge for employee managers and other leaders: how transparent should they be with staff members?It's important to recognize at the outset that there are reasons to be frank…
When he was just four-years-old Antonio Díaz was given a magic book that transformed the course of his life. In an instant the boy from Badia del Vallès, a town outside Barcelona, became enchanted with magic and illusions. “I became obsessed with sleight of hand,” says Díaz. “I practiced with…
Throughout the journey of starting, launching and growing a business, you'll feel like you're on a never-ending rollercoaster of highs and lows. One day you're jumping for joy because a big customer says yes to launching your new product in thousands of stores, and then the next day, you'll be…
The past several years have tested Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) departments everywhere. From a raging pandemic to armed conflict in Europe and a climate crisis to boot, the list of global challenges keeps growing longer. A new survey is raising alarm bells that without…
Leaders don't always commence their careers with "director", "manager", or "VP" in their job title. They've learned to be a leader through demonstrating core leadership capabilities that prove they are equipped and worthy to take on the post. Leadership begins with a set of values, qualities, and attitudes that distinguish…
Growing up, Tara Bosch's grandmother was her "best friend in the world," and enjoying candy together was one of their favorite pastimes.But, by the time she was in her late 80s, Bosch's grandmother said she regretted consuming so much sugar over the years because of the impact on her body.…
Sizzle AI today announces the release of “Sizzle,” a free smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help learners work through any problem, including word problems. Serving as a guide rather than an oracle, Sizzle helps students navigate their way step-by-step to a solution, rather than just telling them if…
Sara Gilbert is an award-winning Business Strategist & Mindset Coach for service-based entrepreneurs. On July 5, Meta launched a new social media platform: Threads. Almost immediately, over 100 million accounts were created on the platform, including many high-profile users. I don't know about you, but I asked myself, "Should I…
I recently spoke with Sprinkles Co-Founder, celebrity chef, producer, and host of Netflix’s Sugar Rush and Food Network’s Cupcake Wars Candace Nelson. You can read part one of the interview here, where Nelson explains how following her passion, embracing authenticity, and a meticulous attention to detail fueled the success of…
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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