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…
For any entrepreneur, establishing a strong presence in the media is crucial for brand growth and success. Getting featured in prominent publications helps create buzz around your brand and can significantly boost your company's visibility, credibility and customer base. However, securing media coverage is not an overnight process; it requires…
Taylor Swift fans have posted countless videos during the singer’s record-breaking Eras Tour—from trading friendship bracelets to capturing concert footage. Fans also share clips from Swift’s speeches, especially on TikTok. It should be no surprise that ‘Swifties’ are enamored of their idol’s speeches. Swift is a celebrated songwriter who applies…
UNICEF is collaborating with Eli Lilly and Company and the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health to alleviate the high burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Nepal, with a focus on children and adolescents. DAILEKH, NEPAL: Manju Bishwakarma recalls how, not too long ago, a resident of her village situated in…
Terms like "user-friendly," "consumer-first" and "customer-centric" have become buzzwords across industries in recent years. From pharma to fashion, today's great brand leaders all understand that taking an audience-first approach to developing and selling products and services is critical to their company's success. Consumers are becoming savvier when it comes to…
Over the past few weeks, millions of people watching Margot Robbie’s movie Barbie, which reached $1 billion at the global box office, learn that in the real world, la vie isn’t always en rose for Barbie. Women living in the real world already know this reality all too well. Many…
For years, I've heard people say that "culture eats strategy for breakfast" — a phrase I have always found frustrating as a business leader. Not only are these words misleading, but they also perpetuate a dangerous misconception. Strategy and culture are completely dependent on one another, yet I would venture…
Remote work has become the norm for millions of employees worldwide over the past several years. While employee-manager relationships have certainly changed without in-person, face-to-face contact, business leaders have the power to streamline operations and empower remote teams as their companies evolve to better accommodate and support remote workers. To…
Karissa Valencia is a deeply innovative and award-winning creative in the children’s animation space. Valencia is the first California Native American showrunner, and the creator, executive producer and showrunner of Netflix's Spirit Rangers, a fantasy-adventure preschool series that celebrates community, nature and the rich heritage of Native American storytelling. “Karissa…
For most organizations, meeting culture is a real challenge. For many, it feels like meetings consume all available productive time, especially our most productive workday times.The real challenge is not the meetings themselves but the culture of meetings, who gets invited, their frequency and efficacy.I first learned how to address…
Have you ever had a hard time saying “no” to an opportunity that you knew deep down would deplete you because you were worried that if you prioritized yourself, other opportunities would dry up? Or have you ever pushed yourself to make as much money as possible, saying yes to…
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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