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…
Recovering from burnout in a week is a challenging task, as burnout is often a result of prolonged stress and exhaustion. However, if you have a week off between Christmas and New Years, and you're looking for ways to quickly alleviate symptoms and start the recovery process, here are seven…
The year-end performance review is fast approaching; this is the moment where you finally have the opportunity to discuss your overall performance from this year, demonstrate your ambitions for career progression, skills development, and improved performance for the year ahead, with the potential for being put forward for a promotion…
In a world where the daily grind often begins and ends with a cup of coffee, the next generation of coffee trends will likely be driven by new products and new users. We’ve seen plenty of trends start with younger consumers and then become adopted by older consumers. I call…
A survey asking students at top business schools about their dream companies reveals a strong preference for the tech heavyweights, with Google taking the number one spot. Global consumer brands like Coca Cola, L’Oréal and Procter and Gamble also make the top 25. The survey responses from the students reflect…
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is conducting its annual oversight of Wall Street Firms today, and there are concerns regarding hidden fees, overdraft charges and other so-called “junk fees”. These junk fees can included late credit card charges, fees for overdrawn accounts, late fees and other…
Rooted in the belief that families needed cash rather than another program, the Magnolia Mother’s Trust began in 2018 with a small pilot for 20 moms. Today, it is the nation's longest-running guaranteed income project, challenging narratives of deservedness and supporting over 400 mothers. Aisha Nyandoro is the CEO of…
Unless you are the CEO of a multimillion-dollar corporation, you are never going to live the life of your dreams working a nine-five. If you want financial freedom, a side hustle or two helps for those of you asking how can I make $1000 a week from home? In this…
This is the published version of Forbes' CMO newsletter, which offers the latest news for chief marketing officers and other messaging-focused leaders. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Elon Musk has done a great job of making people pay attention to how he’s running X,…
Last Friday, the House voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos. This action followed a report released by the House Ethics Committee that revealed a “complex web of unlawful activity" involving Santos' campaign, personal, and business finances. The downfall may be explained by two words: "complex web.” A headline-grabbing crisis…
2023 has been a year of transition for the world of work. Global markets are turbulent but talent scarcity continues and the need for skilled talent is growing. Our clients tell us that attracting and retaining the right people is higher on their agenda than ever before. Meanwhile, talent expectations…
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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