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…
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne has announced that he will resign as president of Stanford University. His decision comes after a lengthy investigation of his scientific research found substantial flaws in several studies he authored over a number of years. The review was led by former federal judge Mark Filip…
There’s been a lot of commentary surrounding a photo actress Kristen Bell posted of her friends at dinner on her Instagram account earlier this month. It started off with people commenting on the number of celebrities around the table. And then it quickly moved to people pointing out the lack…
The Los Angeles Chargers have a unique approach to philanthropy and sports hospitality. They believe both are not mutually exclusive and that giving back and delivering a fan forward innovation, is a compelling combination. Using the backdrop of one of the most premium and technologically advanced stadiums in the world,…
For generations, most leaders have followed a fairly consistent formula to keep pace with their competitors. That is, they measure achievement based on worker time and activity. In other words, when employees put in more hours, they are expected to get more of their to-do lists accomplished for the betterment…
Conducting worst-case crisis scenario exercises can help ensure companies are as prepared as possible when, not if, disaster strikes. Indeed, too many business leaders have found out the hard way that today’s ‘it would never happen here” crisis can become a real-life corporate emergency tomorrow. Given the nature of all…
Generative AI is very high on the agenda of large and small enterprises alike. Recent CEO surveys show almost 80% of CEOs believe AI is likely to significantly enhance business efficiencies in their organization. Indeed, because of its accessibility and versatility, Generative AI has separated itself from the broad set…
Solopreneurs often struggle to balance numerous responsibilities while aiming for efficiency and productivity in the fast-paced business environment. Fortunately, technology is continuously advancing and provides a diverse selection of time-saving tools to help solopreneurs streamline operations, complete tasks more efficiently and effectively manage various aspects of their businesses.People often wonder…
While the Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action last month in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard was focused on admissions in higher education, conservative activists are already mobilizing to extend their victory into the business world. Last week, 13 state attorneys general sent an open letter to the CEOs…
Canada’s new program to entice H-1B visa holders to the country attracted so many applications that the 10,000 limit was reached in less than 48 hours. The response is likely a warning sign to U.S. policymakers that many highly sought foreign-born scientists and engineers in the United States are dissatisfied…
Innovation is the lifeblood of any economy. It is what drives economic growth, creates new jobs and improves the quality of life for everyone. And entrepreneurs are the driving force behind innovation. Their creative brilliance and passion for pushing boundaries inspire and drive the world's most extraordinary advances.Whether in the…
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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