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…
Yet again, we have narrowly avoided a government shutdown, with the showdown caused, once again, by far-right lawmakers who seem to have more interest in posturing than governing. And once again, Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs have held their breaths, wondering if their government benefits would be soon cut…
In a blog post published this week, accessibility company Be My Eyes announced the advent of Be My AI in its first contact center. The company, which describes Be My AI as “an AI tool that helps vividly describe images for those who are blind, and helps companies provide state-of-the-art…
Effective public speaking is a cornerstone of strong leadership, yet many leaders struggle to hone their soft skills in this area. Communicating directly to an audience demands more than simply conveying information; it also requires the ability to inspire, engage and connect with listeners. Below, 17 Forbes Coaches Council members…
If you want to see what 21st century leadership looks like and where it is, I suggest turning your gaze toward venture capital in artificial intelligence. Certainly, it’s no surprise that VC money is pouring into AI, but where and how much is the story. Here’s that story. First, a…
Enrollment by college students in foreign language courses dropped a record 16.6% between fall 2016 and fall 2021, according to the Modern Language Association’s (MLA) most recent census, released Wednesday. This is the MLA’s twenty-sixth language enrollment census, an analysis it’s conducted every few years since 1958. Total fall 2021…
Randi Braun, CEO of Something Major, is the Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work. If you’ve been feeling stressed out lately you are not alone. Research shows that 55% of Americans feel stressed on a daily basis, with one-third of us…
James Peters is the Founder, President & Chief Revenue Officer at Global Expansion, a leading Employer of Record (EOR) partner. The challenges and complexities of the European Union's Posted Workers Directive (PWD) can be overwhelming. But for companies to operate effectively and legally in Europe, it must be managed correctly.…
This is a published version of the Forbes Daily newsletter, you can sign-up to get Forbes Daily in your inbox here. Good morning, We’ve all been there: trying to talk to people at a networking event, but it can feel awkward and unnatural, especially if you’re alone. Rather than trying…
There’s a lot of quiet action taking place under the radar in today’s business world. Quiet culture workplace trends—such as quiet firing, quiet quitting and quiet hiring—were intended to assuage the immediate and acute needs of businesses. Instead, they have backfired—creating suspicion, mistrust and low morale. Now, another controversial quiet…
It is important to understand what net worth is and why it matters. Net worth is the total value of your assets, minus your debts. This includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as your home, investments, and your business. Understanding your net worth can help you make more informed…
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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