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 ago, LinkedIn user Lauren Nicholas noticed that something was going on with the casual dining restaurant, Chili's."Chili's is having a moment," she wrote, posting screenshots of viral TikToks and noting that "brand love" seemed to be at a "fever pitch." She also said, "Gen Z is obsessed with…
The global economy is undergoing a strategic shift towards a future built on clean energy. The U.K. has set 2030 as a milestone date for a full transition to clean power, and other countries have equally ambitious energy policies.Humans have been burning wood and fossil fuels throughout history, and the…
The percentage of virtual meetings surged from 48% in 2020 to 77% in 2022, a logical consequence of the shift towards remote work and digital communication platforms that we've experienced in recent years.But here's the pickle – only 30% of those meetings are considered productive. In fact, many executives and…
As 2025 unfolds, leaders are confronted with a dynamic and ever-changing landscape that demands agility and foresight. Leveling up leadership isn't just about putting out fires; it's about thriving in complexity.Here are five key leadership lessons to empower leaders in the year ahead.Related: Here's What Entrepreneurs Fear Most in 2025…
Turning innovation into patents? It can be an uphill battle. I understand the stakes. The process isn't just about one idea — it's about managing a pipeline of ideas coming from your engineering team, R&D department or even external collaborators.The hurdles are real. Some ideas might not meet the threshold…
Etiquette in the world of business should be at the forefront of everyone's mind. Every now and then, I encounter a situation where business etiquette is nonexistent. It leaves me to wonder if this is due to the parties being inconsiderate or a lack of knowledge.If it is the latter,…
President Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 47th U.S. president.Incoming White House officials told reporters that Trump would sign executive orders in his first days in office, and at his rally Monday evening. And he did."Today I will sign a series of historic executive orders," Trump stated…
If you dread the thought of presenting in front of a crowd and feel recharged after spending time alone, you might be an introvert. Estimates suggest that 25%-40% of people are.Unfortunately, in many workplaces where public speaking and water cooler chats remain fixtures of professional life, introverted employees can feel…
At every company he joins, Gary Kusin hangs three words on the wall: "Data is oxygen." This simple mantra has guided him in co-founding the business that would become GameStop, co-founding the Laura Mercier makeup brand and managing the $2.4 billion merger between Kinko's and FedEx. In his book, Always…
Running a team now is like running a kitchen with chefs from all over the world. Each person comes with their own recipe, their own tools and their own approach. Add to that the fact that technology is reinventing the way we get work done every five minutes or so,…
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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