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…
Beijing and Washington continue with their mutual hostility. Late last year, the Biden administration placed restrictions on exports of equipment for the manufacture of advanced semiconductors to China. At the same time, it announced subsidies for the domestic manufacture of semiconductors. Washington even got Japan and the Netherlands to join…
The U.S. is embracing the increased competition at this year’s Women’s World Cup and the team will keep pushing its limits as it chases a record third straight title, midfielder Kristie Mewis said on Monday. The U.S. has won the World Cup four times – in 1991, 1999, 2015 and…
As a society, we often ignorantly assume that if we can’t see a visible disability, then the individual must be living a struggle-free life. There is a huge spectrum within each disability, however, and considering that 80% of disabilities are invisible, we need to start being more vocal, and visible,…
Football Australia’s chief executive, James Johnson, expressed his disappointment at governing body FIFA’s decision not to allow rainbow armbands at the Women’s World Cup, saying the armband options “did not go as far” as the players had hoped. Last month, FIFA approved eight armbands for captains that could be worn…
New research finds international students are a crucial link in America’s efforts to lead the world in artificial intelligence. Foreign nationals studying at U.S. universities have become a key source of researchers and entrepreneurial talent in AI. International Students As Entrepreneurs “Forty-two percent (18 of 43) of the top U.S.-based…
Virtual meetings are vastly different from their real-world cousins. To successfully lead these meetings, you need to truly understand the medium and its benefits and challenges. Then you need to practice the skills necessary to facilitate virtual meetings and be the role model for how these meets are led. Many…
Last month, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s attempt to unilaterally cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans for most borrowers. The high court ruled that decisions of major economic significance, such as the $430 billion loan-cancellation scheme—rest with Congress rather than the executive branch. While the Biden…
The shift to hybrid work ushered in by the pandemic is here to stay. However, many companies are finding that hybrid work does not just happen on its own. According to my interview with Micah Remley, CEO of Robin, organizations need to be deliberate and intentional in implementing hybrid work…
Diversity is under attack. This may not seem like new news, considering the contentious standing that diversity has held in this country—from Jim Crowe to redlining. However, if recent headlines are any indication, this particular assault will not only have ethical consequences but also a significant impact on commerce as…
Occasionally, discussions arise suggesting that a warming planet could bring certain benefits, principally, to countries in the global north, such as enhanced agricultural productivity; meanwhile, countries located between the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer will bear the brunt of climate change. It may come as a surprise then that new…
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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