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…
Gesche Haas started Dreamers & Doers in 2013 almost by accident, when she noticed that there weren’t many resources or communities for female entrepreneurs like her. What began as a series of regular brunch meetings quickly grew into a thriving community of women enthusiastically going to great lengths to support…
When I was just starting on my leadership journey, I needed good people to push me to do great things (and stop me from doing stupid things). In the sense that learning never stops, that's still true.Because my firsthand experience with mentors has been so valuable, I advocate hard for…
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation recently announced that Raman Bukkapatnam has joined the Company as Chief Information Officer. His first day with the company was July 10, 2023. In his role, Bukkapatnam will be responsible for leading the enterprise’s global technology strategy, transformation, and modernization. As a member of the Company’s…
AI will transform marketing yet again, but humans will continue to reign supreme as advertising becomes smarter and more effective. Today’s consumers are bombarded with thousands of ads they mostly ignore, crammed into passing digital content on their phones; most of them are poor in design and execution and thus…
Sometimes, business owners get lucky and can simultaneously please their customers, partners, employees, investors and board members. But other times? You might find this balancing act impossible. This often occurs when there's a can't-win situation at stake. For example, maybe you and your board agree your product needs a price…
In a recent survey by ZipRecruiter, 76% of Gen Zers report that they are concerned about losing their jobs to ChatGPT. Most entry-level jobs are seen as launchpads for Gen Z careers - and that’s where AI is moving in. The lower-level launchpad is in jeopardy, as AI technology targets…
There are a lot of ways to make friends and influence people while at work. And when it comes to the more introverted side of the office, there are a handful of small things you can do to show you care and are trying to make others comfortable. It's been…
Delivery of 18 million doses to 12 African nations starting early next year marks a major step forward in the fight against one of the leading causes of death for vulnerable children under 5. UNICEF and its partners are gearing up to deliver 18 million doses of the first-ever vaccine…
Negotiating with a bully can be a daunting task, filled with uncertainty and fear. The aggressive tactics employed by bullies often create a hostile atmosphere, leaving individuals feeling overwhelmed and under pressure. While it is natural to focus on the threats posed by the bully, it is crucial to recognize…
Amazon Business awarded over $250,000 in grant money, plus 1-year Business Prime membership, a Eero for Business 6E kit, and a Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen to 15 small businesses. The 15 candidates were picked by Entrepreneur magazine and Amazon Business customers voted for their favorites.Amazon Business customers voted for…
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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