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…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! Through our 50 Over 50 initiative and general ForbesWomen coverage, we talk a lot about how ageism presents…
When it comes to personal and professional growth, failure has always been seen as something to avoid at all costs. We've been conditioned to fear failure and view it as a sign of defeat. Whether at school, work or home, we have never been rewarded when we fail. Because of…
Job interviews may be on the rise, for workers looking for new opportunities. Last week, data from the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics showed the highest January-May jobs growth since 1939. So far this year, 1.57 million jobs have been added, and last month’s net increase of 314,000 jobs…
Manifesting refers to the process of bringing something into reality through focused intention, belief and alignment with one's desires. It is often associated with the law of attraction, which suggests that positive or negative thoughts and beliefs can attract corresponding experiences into one's life.When manifesting, individuals typically set clear intentions…
I was contacted on LinkedIn by a consulting firm specializing in my field. I spoke with HR, several team members, even the current CEO and really enjoyed the meetings. They want to continue discussions, and so do I based on what I learned about the role and the company. However,…
Happy, engaged employees who are satisfied with their jobs are more productive. In case this premise wasn’t self-evident, the findings of two recent major studies into employee productivity have the data to prove it. Slack’s latest annual survey, The State of Work 2023, found that more than eight in 10…
Twitter might be unraveling in the face of Threads' rapidly growing user base, but its billionaire owner Elon Musk already has his sights set on another project.Musk announced on Wednesday the creation of the new company xAI, which centers on artificial intelligence, CNN Business reported.Related: Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg…
Gen-Z, the generation born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, was the first to grow up as true digital natives with technology and social media as an integral part of their lives. Comprising 26% of the world's population, it’s a generation known for being socially conscious, diverse, and accepting.…
Now more than ever, organizations face the crucial challenge of aligning their workforce with future needs. Long-term workforce planning plays a vital role in forecasting staffing requirements, bridging skill gaps and improving employee retention. Below, 19 Forbes Human Resources Council members address essential elements of a robust long-term workforce planning…
Dave Wendland, vp strategic relations at HRG, is passionate about the retail industry and optimizing results across the retail supply chain. Imagine yourself at the top of a black diamond ski hill with the tips of your skis hovering precariously over the edge. You have two choices: You can doubt…
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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