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 common misconception in the world of business is that the wider the net you cast, the greater the success you will achieve. However, this mindset is actually detrimental to the quality of your services or products. The simple truth is that you can't effectively serve everyone.Your business, no matter…
Hybrid work models are transforming companies in major ways. Leaders from organizations as diverse as The Gorilla Glue Company, UC Davis, and Far Niente Wine Estates share why hybrid is the future of work and how organizations can leverage it for success. The benefits and challenges outlined by these leaders'…
Ensuring business-led inclusivity of disabled consumers and employees alike is no longer an invitation. In addition to being a moral imperative, failing to account for the disabled population is a strategic business risk. Aside from the extraordinary consumer power of the 16% of the global population with a disability plus…
Own less. Live more. That is the mantra of the sharing economy: an ecosystem where people rent, borrow, or trade instead of own. It’s a shift away from the traditional model of ownership-based consumption—one that redefines how we live and how we lead. In this new economy, leadership has become…
This week we celebrate our nation's independence in the shadow of recent decisions from The Supreme Court regarding college access and affordability. This moment demands that we acutely consider the rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” While we all are created equally, our nation’s complicated history has…
According to the World Bank, there are 2.5 billion women between the ages of 15 to 64 in the world, and approximately 92% of women who are menstruating have experienced menstrual health symptoms, such as acne, heavy bleeding, cramps, mood swings, fatigue, and headaches. Despite its global reach, menstrual health…
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…
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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