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…
I'm often asked how I determine the guests on my podcast, Launch Your Business. The answer is pretty simple. I just think back to when I first started my business and all the associated challenges and confusion that I experienced.Then, I bring on the people that I wish I could…
In the rapidly evolving world of AI and machine learning, businesses are trying to keep up with ever-changing needs. However, there is only so much experienced talent to go around. A company called Tribe AI focuses exclusively on staffing and training this tsunami of needs across the tech talent ecosystem.…
I rolled my eyes so hard that I swear I could hear my mom say, "They're going to get stuck like that," the first time a friend suggested running the 4x4x48 Goggins Challenge back in March of 2022. Why on Earth would I want to run 4 miles every 4…
Let me say right off the bat that using ChatGPT to write your thought-leadership articles or other materials will not help you build your personal brand. Although I’m sure that someday AI will be able to mimic your personality and style and express your point of view, it is certainly…
Equity plays a key role in shaping company culture, enhancing innovation, and ensuring an organization's sustainability in a dynamic socio-political environment. Regrettably, despite being a crucial factor, companies struggle to address and solve equity issues effectively. In conversation with Dr. Pierce Otlhogile-Gordon, we explore four organizational behaviors and habits that…
When you think of bosses pushing people to the brink of quitting their jobs, you imagine the flagrant, overbearing, yelling and toxic type of manager who chastises you in front of your peers. However, there are other approaches bosses are taking to get workers out the door that are much…
Geoff Crain is Senior Director, Sales & Marketing at Kingstar Media. The terms “marketing” and “advertising” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences in their core purposes and functions. Although marketers and advertisers often have overlapping roles, it is essential to understand the unique goals and approaches of…
Chief Strategy Officer, SEI. There's no denying that running a successful business involves some degree of complexity. From production and marketing to customer service and HR, each aspect of operations has its unique set of tasks and tools to manage. At a minimum, you must juggle numerous processes, employ a…
The global pandemic has led to unprecedented shifts in work dynamics, with a massive transition to remote work. That said, a new study now stirs the waters of the ongoing debate about the efficiency and effectiveness of working from home, reported Fortune. WFH Research’s latest working paper, conducted by Stanford’s…
The University of Texas and Coursera, the online learning platform and a pioneer of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS), are launching a large-scale, industry-recognized micro-credential program. The collaboration was announced today in a blogpost by Coursera. Through the new partnership, every student, faculty, and staff (and even alumni) across all…
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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