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…
Well-known brands such as Google, Apple, Uber, Nike & Amazon didn't become extraordinary by accident—it's taken a strategy and an approach that too many emerging or challenger eCommerce brands try to bypass in their desire to experience rapid growth. Extraordinary brands require an extraordinary growth framework. And the most effective…
“How important are cover letters?” wondered Ashley after hiring a resume writer and realizing most jobs also required to send a cover letter. This is probably the #1 question candidates ask when applying for a job. Many jobs have the cover letter as optional, but it leaves job seekers wondering…
With Harvard in the news even more than usual, I’ve been mulling which Harvard personage best exemplifies the narcissism of our nation’s oldest and most prestigious college where, too often, rules are viewed as “for thee, but not for me.” There’s Buckminster Fuller, who was expelled for spending all his…
Think this is nice? It’s a version of the weekly Under 30 newsletter and would be even better in your inbox. Happy National Secondhand Wardrobe day, Under 30 readers! I’m Alex York, the new reporter on all things Under 30. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been avoiding that…
Some 120 world experts and visionaries have talked to me for Forbes on the Futures in focus podcast about where they see the world, the planet, technology, society, medicine, cloning, sports, the schooling systems, EV’s, VR, drones, plant based meat products, climate change, the future of 5G and the metaverse,…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! The venture community is not taking Edward Blum’s lawsuit against Fearless Fund quietly: This week, 70 venture funds—many…
Advancements in AI have sparked intense discussions about its impact on various aspects of society. While AI systems can streamline tasks, uncover scientific breakthroughs, and reduce bureaucracy, concerns have arisen regarding job automation, AI weaponization, and biases within the models. The fear of rapid AI development is the primary obstacle…
Over the last decade, the cause of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become increasingly integrated into our institutions, with events such as the murder of George Floyd substantially intensifying this trend. This progression has elicited a broad range of responses within our communities, ranging from enthusiastic support and acknowledgment…
Women serving in the U.S. Army's elite Special Operation Forces face "blatant sexism," according to a new study by the US Army Special Operations Command. And nearly half of the women in this military branch must wear equipment that doesn't fit correctly. Two thousand three hundred women are serving in…
The war in Ukraine, like so many other military conflicts and climate disasters across the globe, has major ramifications in regards to refugee children and their education. I recently met with Detina Zalli, a senior researcher in genomic medicine affiliated with world-leading institutions including Harvard University, the University of Oxford…
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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