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…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! Today, July 27, marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day—the day into 2023 that Black women must work in…
Several years before the pandemic, I was a salesman for a small NYC marketing firm. Our main client was a cosmetics brand, and our campaign consisted of each salesperson canvasing a given territory. Our territories would be whole towns and shopping centers, and our goal was to individually speak to…
In the wake of more than 200 restaurant closures due to the Covid pandemic, Hawaii’s vibrant restaurant scene is undergoing a shift, placing more emphasis on sustainability and locally sourced food. Embracing the Hawaiian concept of pono, or doing what is right, establishments are pioneering initiatives to support local farmers,…
For customers, online reviews are a way to rave about their favorite local businesses, give constructive feedback, and share their experiences with their community. According to Yelp Community Manager Bailey Dixon, they can be even more.As part of her role as a community manager, Bailey writes lots of reviews, something…
Since it was unveiled at WWDC early last month, one of the more mysterious aspects of Apple’s Vision Pro headset is accessibility. There are many questions to be answered that Apple has been predictably mum over, even off the record. Moreover, this week’s announcement of the Vision Pro development kit…
Disagreements are rarely ever comfortable. However sometimes we come across people who tend to relish being disagreeable. While this situation can be frustrating, adopting the right mindset and employing strategic approaches can help us navigate these encounters successfully. Adjusting Your Mindset: The first step in dealing with a disagreeable person…
It's not hyperbole to say that Durreen Shahnaz's lifelong business model has been defying the odds. But even after climbing to the highest rungs of the global finance world, her playbook for convincing people to invest in "high risk" ventures remains refreshingly practical and welcoming. If you've ever found yourself…
In a rapidly evolving job market, traditional employment models are making way for new and innovative working methods. One trend that is becoming increasingly popular is fractional roles, which offer numerous benefits for both employers and professionals. In this era of flexibility and agility, fractional roles are a powerful solution…
Founder, Tipograph Careers, 20-year early career expert; get-hired career guidance to college students, recent grads, young professionals. Congratulations, college graduates! As you embark on this exciting journey into the professional world, it's natural to feel a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. In today's competitive job market, finding employment can be…
After two years of college enrollment doldrums following the Covid-19 pandemic, higher education leaders finally have a bit of good news they can celebrate. Almost 76% - 75.7% to be exact - of the 2.4 million students who entered college for the first time in the fall of 2021 returned…
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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