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…
NASA Challenger disaster. BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Volkswagen emissions scandal. What went wrong? Investigations produced multi-layered findings. Yet beneath the complexity lay a common element. Fear. People were afraid to speak the truth. And so, they didn’t. Concerns weren’t shared, mistruths were rewarded, and valuable information was filtered down…
In today’s competitive business landscape, building customer loyalty has become a critical goal for many companies. Loyalty rewards programs have been a popular strategy to incentivize repeat and larger purchases and help foster a sense of brand preference. However, companies that solely focus on transactional benefits – such as points…
Social-Emotional Learning has become yet another point of contention for education activists on the right, who accuse it of being “Trojan horse” for critical race theory. But research suggests that having schools work on social and emotional development is important for future student success. A study from the UChicago Consortium…
Most of us occasionally struggle with when to talk and when not to talk. When to share a point of view, when to ask a question, or when to just listen. If you’ve never struggled with this question yourself, there’s a good chance that the people around you wish you…
With summer in full swing, many of us are preparing to set off on a well-earned vacation. For me, summer means taking some time off from Jotform and traveling to my family's olive farm in Turkey. My wife, our two young sons, and I will spend two full weeks there,…
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! Earlier this week, the U.S. Women’s National Team was eliminated from the Women’s World Cup after narrowly losing…
Last July, I posted an interview here with Josh Sundquist about his involvement in the Apple TV+ show Best Foot Forward. The show chronicles the adventures of a middle schooler named Josh who has a pathetic leg. Sundquist, who has limb differences, explained to me in our conversation last year…
Volunteers play a critical role in nonprofit organizations. Their commitment to offering assistance and dedicating time to their communities helps these organizations make significant headway on set goals. Consequently, the energy involved in maintaining these efforts can take its toll and result in volunteers eventually becoming less engaged in supporting…
Last week, the Florida legislature “effectively banned” AP Psychology in the state’s public schools after the college Board rebuffed the state government’s request to re-evaluate the course’s section on gender and sexuality. The move came as teachers, administrators, and independent educational organizations struggle to comply with House Bill 1557—known as…
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern entrepreneurship, there exists a unique category known as "creators." These individuals craft digital products that center on knowledge and information transfer, such as books, workshops, and courses, benefitting both themselves and their consumers. One such creator who has mastered the art of successful creative…
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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