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…
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 four decades of coaching and training leaders, I’ve noticed some consistent trends in those who rise to the top: they ask thoughtful questions (frequently beginning with the words “Why” or “How”), they listen carefully to the answers, and they have voracious appetites for ideas. In other words, they are…
Reactions to the recent Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action as practiced by Harvard College and the University of North Carolina have tended to focus on its affect on admission to college. The effect on admissions practices at MBA programs is, however, a different story. MBA admissions committees have long…
I am at the career crossroads. My company got acquired last year and my mandatory commitment is done. Now I am exploring what to do next. I have a few ideas, but also need some cash flow before I can spend time on it. So I have decided to go…
The 2023 Women’s World Cup, the ninth edition of the tournament, will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. The Matildas will be bidding to go beyond the quarter-finals, their best finish on three occasions. Here are five Australia players to watch out for:…
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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