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…
Six months after China lifted Covid-19 restrictions and reopened its borders, visitors are staying away in droves. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Shanghai’s and Beijing’s airports are nearly deserted. In the first half of 2023 less than a quarter of visitors travelled there compared to 2019. The…
Somaya Faruqi left Afghanistan two years ago, at age 19. Today she is seizing the opportunity to advocate for girls’ education on a global stage — and sharing messages the world needs to hear. By Jelena Borak Two years too long: girls’ education still banned in Afghanistan Two years ago,…
I'm sure we've all had moments where we let our pride and ego get in our own way of success. I'll be the first to admit that this has been something I've been working on.In a world where we tend to overly glorify the accumulation of fame, power and resources,…
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is the future of customer service. AI has shown up everywhere in recent months, even taking fast food orders in drive-thrus. And with it come many ethical gray areas and calls to slow down the speed of its development. One of the biggest opportunities…
Radius Recycling (SCHN), recently named the world’s most sustainable company, is a $2.5 billion organization with more than a century’s expertise in metals recycling. As one of North America’s largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metal products, the company’s integrated operating model advances a circular economy where metals never become…
Elon Musk is a self-proclaimed history buff."He likes military history," Walter Isaacson, the author of a much-anticipated Musk biography, told Axios. "He believes there are lessons that apply to corporate life."One of his inspirations was Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military genius who rose to power during the French Revolution and…
In the fast-paced arena of the modern workplace, where the boundaries between personal and professional are often blurred, emotional intelligence has become a critical component of effective leadership. As companies evolve and challenges multiply, leaders who can regulate their emotions stand out, not only for their resilience but also for…
An intranet often serves as the brain of a company, housing all the necessary information employees and leaders need to perform their duties and stay connected with other departments and teams. As such, intranets require careful planning to determine what content to produce, where to place it, when to refresh…
Traditionally defined by banking institutions and their comprehensive fiscal reports, the financial sector is undergoing significant change. Technological advancements—such as blockchain, digital currencies, and artificial intelligence—suggest reevaluating conventional financial education’s importance. In this changing environment, how do we determine the value of a degree in finance? Once upon a time,…
Here is the published version of this week’s Forbes Careers newsletter, which brings the latest news and ideas about the world of work and advice for accelerating your career straight to your inbox every Tuesday. Click here to get on the newsletter list! The federal delay on student loan repayments…
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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