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…
The Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer offers wisdom on being a ‘gamer’—no matter what field you work in. On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. broke one of the most hallowed records in Major League Baseball history when he surpassed Lou Gehrig’s “unbreakable” streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. He…
For job hunters, the summer is not a hospitable time to seek new employment. As workers start taking their vacations and using their paid time off to enjoy leisurely three-day weekends, it becomes exceedingly challenging to interview. Companies are relying upon hiring decisions made by consensus. The current trend in…
New research shows immigrants fuel artificial intelligence in America by founding many of the country’s top AI companies. Analysts say welcoming immigration policies would advance U.S. leadership in AI and other technology fields. “Immigrants have founded or cofounded nearly two-thirds (65% or 28 of 43) of the top AI companies…
More and more, people are not sticking to one company for their entire career. In fact, 58% of employed workers are currently trying to switch careers. There are many reasons for this, such as wanting to follow their passions, explore new industries, or find more fulfillment in their work. However,…
By Marcus Collins It’s been a tough week for Twitter. Although platform updates and policy changes have led the headlines regarding the micro-blogging social network—and its subsequent decline in traffic—since the Elon Musk acquisition, Twitter faced a new challenge this week: new competition. The threat of competition itself is nothing…
Things are heating up between Hong Kong and Singapore and their efforts to attract family offices into their respective jurisdiction. The two leading financial centers in Asia have made several moves in the first half of the year in their quest to become the Asian family office hub, activity that…
Scientists have identified a unique team meeting starter that can make a big difference in the mental health and well-being of employees. And it spills over into their job engagement and productivity. It’s known as controlled breathing practices. Breathing is something most of us take for granted because it’s automatic,…
Don’t let Tana Mongeau’s party girl persona fool you — or her Twitter bio, for that matter. While Mongeau may describe herself as a “not bad for a 5 with no talent,” the opposite is true. I sat down with the 24-year-old YouTube star to learn about how she’s quietly…
You’re working hard and committed to building your career, but you’re probably trading off your vacation as a result—significant numbers of people forfeit their allotted days off. While your work ethic and responsibility are admirable, giving up your vacation may be contributing to burnout and detracting from your health, happiness…
If you’re worried about AI and its affect on your work, your industry and your future, you’re right to be concerned. AI will shift things fundamentally—including the content of work, the work available and who’s doing it. And the changes will impact work differently than technology advancements of the past—with…
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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