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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
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…
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Devyn Simone’s Guide To Finding Love On Tinder
While summer may be coming to an end, thanks to Tinder, the fun is just beginning — for introverts, that is. The online dating application recently released its dating guide geared toward introverts created alongside Devyn Simone, renowned matchmaker and Tinder’s Resident Relationship Expert. The guide, released last month, features…
The Burden of Going Back Into The Office Is Not as Bad as You Think — It’s Worse.
In the modern business landscape, the wellbeing of employees is no longer a peripheral concern. And it has become a central metric in determining the effectiveness of hybrid work policies, as found in new survey research from the Information Services Group.Of course, people have better wellbeing if they have greater…
Millennials Reflect On The Impact, Influence And Inclusivity of Barbie
With the live-action “Barbie” movie approaching its release date, Barbie seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. For many millennials, Barbie dolls were an iconic staple of their childhood. But the Barbie nostalgia may not translate for the younger generations that have now become Barbie’s target audience. A…
Partnership, Technology And Trust Provide The Key For Speakers Bureaus To Win
Speakers bureaus have significant opportunities post-COVID, if they leverage partnership, technology, and trust. That’s according to my interviews with two leaders of speakers bureaus - Nick Gold, Managing Director of Speakers Corner, and Rich Tiller, President of the Professional Speakers Network - as well as someone who works extensively with…
Productivity Tanks During These ‘Dead’ Hours. Are You Guilty?
A shift in workplace policies during the pandemic meant increased flexibility for many U.S. workers in remote roles, and some of them aren't willing to give that up.The 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. window that traditionally marks the end of the workday has become a "dead zone" for workers who…
State Attorney Generals’ Warning To CEOs May Chill DEI Initiatives
The July 13 letter (“Letter”) from a group of Republican state attorneys general to Fortune 100 CEOs opens a new, and decidedly challenging, chapter in the evolving relationship between state government and corporate workforce initiatives. The Letter was signed by 13 attorneys general from mostly southern, western and border states.…
How to Stop Inflation From Hurting Your Mom and Pop Shop
Every month, the National Federation of Independent Business asks its members to name their most pressing problem. The survey lists lots of possible answers — taxes, regulations, labor, and more — but as of April, about a quarter of small businesses continue to list inflation at or near the top…
Why The Common App College Essay Can’t Be An Affirmative Action Loophole
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Students for Fair Admissions (SSFA) in their case against Harvard University and University of North Carolina, effectively ending race-conscious admissions in U.S. colleges and universities. As the landmark decision sent shockwaves throughout higher education, universities insisted that they would comply with the Court’s…
The Key to Marketing a Mom and Pop Business
Marketing opportunities are endless, but marketing budgets are finite. Is it better for a mom-and-pop business to put money into online and social media marketing, or to invest in real-life sponsorships and events?As with many things in business, you can only find out through trial and error, says Rus Graham,…
20 Underappreciated Qualities Agency Pros Value In Their Sales Peers
When it comes to hiring salespeople, many companies focus on traditional hard skills and standard qualifications, such as knowledge of specific software, cold-calling experience, project management abilities or certain certifications, to find the best fit for a role. However, making conventional sales skills the top hiring criteria can lead to…
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Creative Ways Startups Can Earn Funding in Tough Economic Times
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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Ideas To Transform You From Good To Better To Best
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…