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…
Speakers bureaus have faced massive disruptions over the last two years due to COVID-19. However, as society emerges from the pandemic, the speaking industry is poised for robust growth. According to Daniel Hennes, CEO of Engage, Aaron Rehberg, Partner at Capitol City Speakers Bureau, and Mark Castel, President of AEI…
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders face numerous challenges that demand adaptability, empathy and resilience. However, many leaders may first need to learn how their past emotional and psychological wounds impact their present leadership style. The growing interest in trauma and its effects on individuals has shed light on…
Helping teens to feel competent and purposeful - and not just happy - can have a positive impact on their grades, according to a new study. Encouraging qualities such as self-awareness, confidence and a sense of meaning and purpose can make as much as two grades difference, academics at Cambridge…
Earlier this year at a Web3 conference in Austin, I was speaking to a colleague. Things seemed to be going well until he asked me my age, and I told him. "26?" he responded. "Isn't that a little young to be a CEO?"The conversation instantly changed tone — I suddenly…
Sometimes, one-on-one conversations between managers and employees cover sensitive topics that can bring up a lot of emotions for employees, whether they are receiving constructive criticism or need to discuss a problem that is affecting their productivity, performance or morale with their manager. When emotions run high, it is crucial…
Running a successful business requires assembling a team of talented and dedicated individuals who contribute to its growth and prosperity. By thoroughly evaluating candidates' characteristics, you can build a resilient team that fosters a positive work culture and propels your business forward. However, it is important to be aware of…
Generative AI workloads require powerful compute and storage, making it more critical than ever for IT leaders to be intentional about how and where they place their application workloads. IT leaders have made considerable strides modernizing their computing operations to deliver better business outcomes. Less clear is whether IT leaders…
The competition for same-day delivery has intensified as industry giants such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart invest in enhancing their rapid delivery capabilities. Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have also joined the race, exploring non-traditional carriers and new tech services to meet the demand for quick-turn deliveries. However, the pursuit…
Most companies pursue diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to attract and retain talent from under-represented communities, meet representational goals, and enhance their reputation. Companies that are willing to go a step further and learn from identity-based communities can improve what they do and how they get things done, according…
Sixteen-year-old Casey Phair was included in South Korea’s squad for the Women’s World Cup, as the United States-born striker became the first player of mixed heritage to be selected for a Korean World Cup squad. Phair, born to an American father and a South Korean mother, was called up by…
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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