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…
The edge has become a crucial place to implement the benefits of a DevOps model. Are you ready to get started? The world of IT is a fast-paced whirlwind, always evolving and picking up speed. This relentless acceleration has propelled IT operations to become more proactive and adaptive. A prime…
Everyone wants to be a leader within their industry. The ability to get in front of people is paramount, that is, first — to be noticed. Second, to be considered, and finally, to make a difference. The world is changing, and anyone and everyone is self-proclaiming guru status and setting…
Relationships are hard, both in our personal and professional lives. Invariably, disagreements arise between any two people who spend a lot of time together trying to work toward a common goal, whether raising a family or launching a product. In your personal life, you may be more comfortable challenging your…
Choosing a career path is a profound decision that can shape your life. As you consider your options, you will face a fundamental question: should your career be driven by passion and purpose or primarily serve as a means of financial sustenance? Both paths have their advantages and disadvantages. So,…
VP of Growth at Normative Meg Pedrick has contributed to this story. They say the best coaches were not the best players, needing to learn and understand rather than rely on instinct. Well, that’s me with networking. I’m naturally an introvert — I prefer long one on one conversations with…
Many kids show talent at an early age. They could be athletically gifted and excel at sports or musically gifted and may play an instrument at a level above their years. Some are gifted with words, others in numbers or art, but only a small set of these talented kids…
Almost everyone I know wants a better relationship with someone. Usually, it's a spouse or significant other, but many of us also want better relationships with our direct reports, boss or peers. At home, we often want better relationships with our parents, kids or friends.Lately, as I've coached clients, I…
Forget about trying to be a thought leader to attract right-fit B2B clients with a podcast. You know what’s cooler than trying to be a thought leader with a podcast? Be a thought follower with a YouTube TV show. The cost of going video is marginal. “Today every business is…
The argument for including philosophy in government is timeless. It is one of the original philosophical arguments, made by one of the original western philosophers. In Plato’s Republic, there is a debate over which government regime is the most ideal, both for the state and its citizens. At the bottom…
Priya Kartik is an executive coach and leadership expert with decades of experience enhancing the success factor of teams and organizations. Starting the clock on a critical project. Approving a controversial business proposal. Hiring a candidate with unorthodox credentials. In the high-stakes game of executive leadership, every decision is 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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