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…
Is LinkedIn turning into the new Tinder? While it’s true you can’t swipe right on LinkedIn, you also can’t turn off unwanted DMs until after inappropriate contact has been made. According to a new survey from Passport Photo Online, 9 out of 10 female LinkedIn users report receiving romantic advances…
Female leaders with career aspirations that include the C-suite face immense pressure. Scrutiny from others and high expectations create barriers to entry and trigger stereotypical doubts. As they meticulously check off the standard boxes of CEO leadership qualities, one area is often forgotten: managing a profit and loss (P&L). “For…
New businesses face a multitude of challenges in trying to get off the ground, particularly in today's competitive landscape. Enter the world of startup incubators and business accelerator programs, which offer a wealth of resources, mentorship and networking opportunities to emerging companies. These environments are specifically designed to catapult companies…
There are several dry, specific metrics used by economists and Wall Street prognosticators to predict when a recession will happen. They center around economic activities, gross domestic production and yield curves. However, for those who are not interested in or shy away from economic jargon and insider explanations predicting a…
As the world becomes increasingly globalized and the workforce continues to shift towards remote and hybrid models, the issue of remote work burnout has emerged as a significant concern. In my recent conversation with Kelly Knight, President and Integrator at EOS Worldwide, we explored how individualization can be the key…
West Virginia University (WVU) has released its preliminary recommendations for academic program reductions as it seeks to close a budget deficit currently projected to be about $45 million. The recommended cuts include 32 academic programs, and 169 faculty positions, numbers that are sending shock waves across higher education. The recommendations…
What do you want to change and why? Young people have the power and the passion to make the world a better place. Two former UNICEF USA National Youth Council members share the roots of their activism, and how UNICEF clubs gave them the tools to expand their knowledge, reach…
The National LGBTQ Task Force celebrated its 50th birthday this week by announcing a newly-redesigned website that include enhancements for accessibility. In a press release, the organization stated its new site was created “with a new user experience in mind” and features Spanish language translation and a volunteer hub, amongst…
Albert Einstein was one of the smartest and most productive scientists of all time. But he was also stubborn, refusing to believe scientific evidence that didn’t jive with his beliefs. He refuted black holes even though his own work led to their discovery. He refused to accept the Big Bang…
It’s easy to feel lost when you’re just starting a new business. You’re packing for what could well be the biggest journey of your life – so what do you bring along with you?The key thing to remember is that every entrepreneur was in your position at some point. Even…
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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