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…
Women nearly completely dominate the list of nominees for the 2024 Grammys, occupying almost all the spots in some of the top categories. In fact, in three of the four top fields, only one man manages to find space alongside some of the most celebrated and successful women in the…
A recent report from LinkedIn has shed light on a concerning disparity within the civilian workforce. Veterans, who bring nearly double the work experience of nonveterans, are only half as likely to reach director or vice president leadership roles in their civilian careers. This stark contrast underscores the need for…
Many of the most effective strategies to build a brand are more suited to extroverts. Group networking, starting a conference, and joining professional associations just don’t appeal to introverts because they are not aligned to their personality type. There is a misconception that introverts are shy, that is not the…
Men tend to dominate the question-and-answer sessions at academic conferences, potentially wielding a significant influence over the future trajectory of scientific research. Recent research sheds light on the reasons behind this phenomenon, revealing that women often hold back out of fear of facing backlash. Over and over, researchers have found…
Why America’s veterans are great hires Today’s post is dedicated to (1) the men and women who have served us or are serving us in uniform; (2) anyone reading this who is in a position to hire them; and finally, (3) all the rest of us just because we need…
Growing up the son of actress Mia Farrow and Oscar-winning composer André Previn, Fletcher Previn anticipated he would follow in his family’s footsteps and go into the entertainment business. But a funny thing happened as he was working on movie sets and interning for David Letterman and Conan O’Brien: Previn…
In a press release last month, the Tierra del Sol Foundation announced the opening of the “Taking Up Space” exhibit at its namesake Tierra del Sol Gallery. The exhibit, which runs from November 11 to December 23 at the Gallery’s new West Hollywood location, is in its third year. According…
Despite overcoming adversity, there are Native American professionals who have excelled in corporate professions. But there are very few Native people who are in the public eye for thriving in corporate America. Think about it. Have you ever read about a Native person who runs a Fortune 500 company? If…
On Forbes Newsroom, County Executive for Prince George's County Angela Alsobrooks spoke about her “historic” campaign to be the next senator from Maryland. Alsobrooks, a Democrat, is running to replace long-time Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) who announced his plan to retire earlier this year. Congressman David Trone (D-MD), a three-term…
Imagine this: After tons of applications sent out, countless interviews done, at last - you've scored a job offer! But, hold on, there's a twist. Just as you're ready to break free, your current boss drops a counteroffer on you. Have you faced this dilemma before? What is your game…
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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