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…
Ad Age, reporting recently on agency new business trends for 2022, pointed out that, while there was an 11% increase in the number of global pitches, those pitches brought in 35% less revenue as compared to the year prior. In other words, the new business pool shrunk almost in half…
In a press release published on Tuesday, Los Angeles-based mobility technology maker Reyhee announced the all-new Reyhee SuperLite. The SuperLite is billed as “the ultimate convenient and adaptable solution for those with limited abilities,” with Reyhee adding the wheelchair is “one of the first foldable, electric 3-in-1 mobility devices that…
In Jon Taffer's eyes, the restaurant industry isn't just about serving food and beverage — it's about creating REACTIONS.The Bar Rescue host and executive producer knows the importance of understanding the psychology behind customers' reactions. It's at the core of his business philosophy.Jon Taffer's journey to becoming host and executive…
"Quit focusing on all the things you can't control. Focus on being the best version of yourself. Work as hard as you can. If you're only going to get one rep, do it perfectly." Those are just a few of the lessons that Tom Brady recalls learning from Greg Harden…
The University of Texas announced on Monday that it would build two new hospitals on its flagship Austin campus in partnership with cancer care powerhouse, MD Anderson Cancer Center. The project will require an investment currently estimated at $2.5 billion. MD Anderson, which U.S. News recently ranked first in the…
A new report from Acces2Funding, an organization dedicated to amplifying the experiences of disabled founders as they navigate the venture capitalist ecosystem, has revealed many of the stark realities involved in being a business owner with a disability seeking investment in 2023. According to the report entitled “Transforming Opportunities and…
Leaders in both Beijing and Washington talk a lot about improving relations. Yet all the while, they are imposing rules that stifle trade with and investment in the other. Beijing has two new laws – one entitled Anti-Espionage and the other Foreign Relations. Both will make it much more dangerous…
Meet the woman leading the team behind BaiRBIE, the generative AI app that hit over 2.1 million total users in 10 days: Shirley Mao. Mao co-founded rvnway, a design and technology company that partners with leading tech, health tech, and biotech companies on digital innovation, branding, and strategic communications. As…
It is an early Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill. With just days to go before a long-awaited congressional recess, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members are holding a press conference centered on the "recent attacks on Blackness and our fundamental rights." In a press room steps away from the U.S. Capitol…
Prior to becoming the CEO of Taskrabbit three years ago, Ania Smith worked in pivotal roles at Uber, Airbnb, Walmart and Expedia. But one of the most formative experiences in preparing her for her current CEO role, she says, was a “gap year” she took with her family in Buenos…
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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