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…
Regardless of the economic environment, having an outstanding team is the key ingredient for any successful business.This concept is especially important in a setting where the capital markets and M&A environment might be less active. You cannot build a successful enterprise with a long-term acquisition strategy by another firm. You…
Millennial and Gen Z consumers are frequently lumped together by marketers. While they do share some similarities, they have plenty of diverging needs and views. Marketing professionals have to take the time to get to know each of these generations. Otherwise, they risk creating customer content, journeys, and experiences that…
Ensuring compliance with regulations and reporting requirements is important for businesses and organizations. Failure to adhere to these standards can lead to severe penalties, reputational damage, and legal repercussions. Therefore, it is crucial to explore and implement the best practices for monitoring and maintaining compliance in financial operations. If you're…
Selling your business is a major decision that requires careful planning and consideration. Not only is it logistically challenging, but can be mentally and emotionally taxing as well. It's not a process that can be rushed, as there are several components to consider. One of the most common questions that…
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On a recent episode of How Success Happens, I spoke with Leonard Brody, who is the co-founder and executive chairman of Caravan, a CAA-founded joint venture at the forefront of co-founding companies powered by celebrities. Brody has a storied career as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist and shared insights on…
One of the most important US government agencies that might be lesser known is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, also known as CISA. As America's Cyber Defense Agency and the National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure, Resilience and Security, CISA leads a national effort to understand, manage and reduce risk…
Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting leaders and employees; it is industry agnostic and does not discriminate. While many organizations have implemented strategies to address burnout, such as extended time off, gym stipends and suggested self-care regimens, it's vital to understand that those are merely band-aid solutions.For most of us,…
When this academic year started, it was a turning point for us at Imperial College Business School. We told our students that we would continue with a hybrid approach, expecting them to be physically on site for 75% or less of their learning contact hours, while providing them with the…
If a piece of content posted by a brand’s social media account is shared widely and receives an extraordinary number of likes and comments, the company’s social media management team needs to take immediate steps to make the most of this good fortune. A viral post can quickly boost a…
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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