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…
Apple always plays the long game, an industry expert told me recently, and I wholeheartedly agree. The company is always looking at the horizon and interpreting what its customers will want and need in the future. Consider the Apple Watch and the Apple AirPod. Each faced significant skepticism when they…
Rejection is an inevitable part of any challenging or meaningful endeavor. Sometimes, rejection is explicit and in your face. A prospective client may say no to the services you offer or a hiring manager may tell you they’ve chosen a more well-qualified candidate. Other times, rejection is implicit and less…
Education has always been at the forefront of societal progress, shaping the minds of future generations. In recent years, as we further delve into the modern age, the traditional classroom is undergoing a profound transformation. This digital shift in education has completely changed how we teach and learn, from tablets…
The Walt Disney Company owes female workers more than $150 million in wages, according to motions filed on Friday in a California lawsuit. The complaint alleges that women employed by the entertainment giant were shortchanged due to Disney’s practice of asking new hires about their pay history. On Friday, attorneys…
Podcasting has become an avid marketing tool that is not only an effective way to organically reach new audiences, but with a low barrier to entry, is accessible to everyone. With this long-form content, listeners are typically more engaged than on social media or when watching short videos. The ability…
In entrepreneurship, success often lies in challenging the status quo and embracing risks that others shy away from. It begins with a spark — a bold idea that sets the foundation for a groundbreaking startup. Think about Steve Jobs and his audacious vision of bringing a computer to every individual's…
Over the past decade or so, corporate leaders have come to recognize the increasing importance of having a chief executive communicate directly with employees, customers, other stakeholders and the general public. Thus, many CEOs today are working more closely with their chief communications officer than in the past to better…
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the importance of building an exceptional work team cannot be overstated. A high-performing team can drive innovation, increase productivity and ultimately improve business outcomes.As someone who's both built great teams and failed at doing so, I understand teamwork's critical role in achieving success. In…
The gig economy has witnessed a significant rise in recent years, transforming the way businesses operate and hire talent. As gig economy workers become an integral part of the workforce, organizations have had to adapt their hiring practices to meet the evolving needs of this flexible labor market. Below, 18…
Shelly Saves the Day is a Seattle based video creator and YouTube Coach passionate about helping creators learn how to share what they love with the world through video and make money doing it. “I don’t know that I’ve ever met anyone that understands YouTube to the depth and knowledge…
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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