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…
White-collar workers are sitting on the quitting sidelines. In 2023, the tech sector alone laid off over 216,000 professionals. Within the past month, Walgreens, Robinhood, Ford, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Uber, Oracle, Tyson Foods and Grubhub all announced layoffs, according to Forbes. Unlike during the Great Resignation, workers are staying put,…
The rise in AI has caused a mixture of excitement and fear as it becomes a standard part of our lives. Some say it is a risk to civilization as we know it, while others insist that it will transform the way we work, live and interact with one another.…
“It will no longer be accepted,” the former president of the French Tennis Federation, Bernard Giudicelli told reporters in 2018. He was speaking about the black catsuit worn by female tennis legend Serena Williams at that year’s French Open grand slam, to promote her new clothing line. The situation was…
A prominent journalist is arguing that the solution to pandemic-related learning loss is to extend the school year. But the argument rests on shaky assumptions. In a recent article—a collaboration between the New Yorker and ProPublica—Alec MacGillis describes what happened when Jason Kamras, the Richmond, Virginia, superintendent of schools, proposed…
Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends & Influence People has sold tens of millions of copies since its first publication in 1936, but it seems modern executives have either learnt very little or forgotten whatever they’ve read about the importance of treating others with kindness, respect, and genuine interest. When…
For 29 consecutive months – January 2021 through May 2023 – two things happened, and they happened every one of those months. One, the job market created more jobs – far more jobs, in most cases – than economists, labor analysts, and other “experts” predicted. Two, when the numbers were…
How focused are you feeling lately? Arrow sharp or all over the place? Let’s dive into your awesome brain and how to fire up your focus to get more done in less time. Focus Has Two Epic Foes What reduces our ability to focus? Two key factors: 1-Cognitive Bottlenecks –…
Have your ever known someone who, on the surface, had a stellar career trajectory yet felt unfulfilled and empty? Or maybe you’ve encountered someone who seemed incredibly engaged in their career, no matter their role. The difference lies in knowing an aspect essential to your happiness: your personal “Why” statement.…
A recent survey conducted by Appspace has revealed that employees aren't just pushing back against returning to the office because of long commutes or a desire for more flexibility. The in-office experience still has significant room for improvement. As one of the world's leading experts in hybrid and remote work…
Catrina Dennis (she/they) is a Latine writer, producer, artist, streamer, and performer who loves science fiction and fantasy. When they’re not building communities in the fandom space or theorizing about the next bit of story in the Star Wars universe, Dennis can be found on your favorite tabletop RPG shows,…
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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