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…
There is no guaranteed formula for success. We often think that natural abilities, raw talent and a little luck are enough to make anyone successful — they're not.Your mindset and approach to challenges and critical moments can be even more important than the hard skills you've acquired. The best way…
When I first wrote on this topic in 2009, it went viral globally and became a rally cry for seniors. Well, here it is, 14 years later, and although age discrimination is on the decline, it still poisons us. So here’s a much-needed reminder – and update – “60 for…
Today's entrepreneurs navigate a rapidly evolving market that demands adaptability and innovation. To meet this challenge head-on, these forward-thinking trailblazers embrace unconventional yet effective methods to secure the capital needed for their ventures to thrive.In this article, we will explore some of these cutting-edge strategies entrepreneurs employ and shed light…
Main character syndrome is a term made popular on TikTok to describe a tendency among people to view themselves as the lead character in their own life story. People with main character syndrome tend to be self-centered and self-absorbed, making it difficult to work collaboratively with others. It’s often associated…
Earlier this year, ChatGPT yanked artificial intelligence (AI) out of computer science abstraction and science fiction fantasy and into the pragmatic conversations of regular business people. A simple chat interface that let everyone play combined with odd and humanizing new risks of technology that hallucinates and gets dumber at math…
All too often, our bosses make key decisions and inform us after the fact. Whether it's a decision to realign the organizational chart, move forward with a major project or invest in new technology, reactively learning about these decisions isn't nearly as fun as being at the decision-making table.At some…
“Don’t get used to working remotely”—These are the words Kristi LeBlanc heard from her boss after just having three kids in the span of 26 months. The day she returned to the office from maternity leave after having twins, the managing partner told her that he hoped she didn’t get…
In business, success is not solely defined by financial gain or professional achievements; it is also about the well-being and fulfillment of individuals within the organization. Positive psychology, a field dedicated to studying human flourishing, provides invaluable insights and strategies to transform how we approach business and unlock the untapped…
Imagine, if you will, a time when writing code was an arduous task, limited only to those with years of education and experience. A time when, much like a painter creating a masterpiece, each line of code had to be meticulously crafted and curated. Then, like a magic spell, generative…
Leadership Coach & Facilitator For The Left-Brained Analytical Leader & Founder of JAS Leadership. Storytelling is a powerful component of successful commercial brands. The compelling movie Air delves into the fascinating backstory of Nike and Michael Jordan. We associate Apple with Steve Jobs and his innovative drive. Starbucks is the…
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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