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…
Since the days of the first James Bond movie, the life-and-death game of international espionage will always be exciting. Covert operations in high-risk environments conducted by intelligence services certainly make a fantastic theme for novels, movies, and TV shows. But the reality of intelligence work is far from what is…
The global aviation industry is expected to experience a significant increase in passenger traffic in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association. This is good news for the airlines, though passengers may find that flights are even more full than they were this year. 200 Million More Passengers Than…
AI is no longer a nice-to-have but a business imperative. 70% of companies plan to increase resources such as budget, employee time, training, and technological infrastructure towards AI investments in 2024, according to a recent Slalom survey. The technology has strong applications for customer support across all industries. Recently, Slalom…
For most K-12 students across America, December marks the end of the Fall semester. While young people wait with bated breath for the start of the holiday break, the U.S. Senate is considering expanding access to community schools nationwide. The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023, legislation championed by…
Multinational workplaces are becoming increasingly common in modern business. While diversity can be a strength, it can also give rise to cultural misunderstandings that hinder collaboration and productivity. Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members offer essential strategies for overcoming cultural barriers and fostering a harmonious work environment in multinational settings.…
December is a challenging time for MBA applicants, as well as their friends and families. Business schools are calling right now with good news for candidates who applied in round one. Tensions can arise whether the news is thrilling or disappointing. Applicants’ nerves may already be on edge because of…
Recovering from burnout in a week is a challenging task, as burnout is often a result of prolonged stress and exhaustion. However, if you have a week off between Christmas and New Years, and you're looking for ways to quickly alleviate symptoms and start the recovery process, here are seven…
The year-end performance review is fast approaching; this is the moment where you finally have the opportunity to discuss your overall performance from this year, demonstrate your ambitions for career progression, skills development, and improved performance for the year ahead, with the potential for being put forward for a promotion…
In a world where the daily grind often begins and ends with a cup of coffee, the next generation of coffee trends will likely be driven by new products and new users. We’ve seen plenty of trends start with younger consumers and then become adopted by older consumers. I call…
A survey asking students at top business schools about their dream companies reveals a strong preference for the tech heavyweights, with Google taking the number one spot. Global consumer brands like Coca Cola, L’Oréal and Procter and Gamble also make the top 25. The survey responses from the students reflect…
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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