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…
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…
A group of 13 college presidents is launching a new campaign, called the Campus Call for Free Expression, to bring renewed attention to the importance of free expression, critical inquiry and civil discourse on college campuses. The Campus Call is a project of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, a recent…
According to Forbes contributor Sharissa Sebastian, CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance, a study by Bravely outlined that 70% of employees are actively avoiding difficult conversations at work – and 53% of employees handling "toxic" situations simply by ignoring them. Having difficult conversations is never easy, but when they don’t happen…
Over the past 15 years or so, the subscription business model has seen explosive growth as evidenced by companies like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Spotify on the consumer service side and Salesforce, Adobe, Intuit and DocuSign on the B2B side. Zuora founder Tien Tzuo coined the phrase “the subscription economy”…
Women face a double-edged sword when they self-promote. When they brag about their accomplishments, women are perceived as competent but not likeable. Opting for modesty or self-deprecation makes them seem likeable but less competent. Now researchers have uncovered a win-win approach that makes a boaster seem capable without appearing unfriendly.…
For students with Ivy League aspirations, the process of building a unique and cohesive admissions profile begins on the first day of freshman year. As top colleges become increasingly competitive and their applicant pools continue to swell, students should take a strategic approach to every decision they make during their…
Content advisory: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Musical genre Hip Hop celebrates its 50th Anniversary, and many legacy acts have performed at concerts during August to commemorate this significant milestone. Grammy-nominated hip hop entertainer, actress, educator, and philanthropist Yo-Yo, real name Yolanda Whitaker, is considered one…
Deron Guidrey and Collin Castellaw are the dynamic business duo behind PlayersTV, the first ever athlete owned media network and content provider. The network is dedicated to showcasing the lifestyle of professional athletes inside and outside of the arena. Launched in March 2020, the player owned television network is revolutionizing…
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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