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…
In a world where we’ve seen five consecutive quarters of declining productivity in the U.S. according to a study by EY-Parthenon using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one would think that CEOs and company leaders would question their tactics. After all, over two-thirds of business leaders report they’re…
With the economy sailing toward rough waters, entrepreneurs and employees alike are bracing for tough times.Some are claiming we're entering an era of "bossism" — a shift in leverage from employees to managers, enabling the latter to get away with some pretty ruthless behavior. But, as a business owner with…
Sebastien is the VP Sales North America of Wedia, a provider of an Enterprise Digital Asset Management (DAM) solution. Why does the way you deliver content matter so much? Brands now know that they have to communicate with their audiences across multiple different channels. With social media now acting as…
While most of the world thinks the trash talking and discussion of a cage fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk is just two billionaire frenemies having fun with the public and media, UFC president Dana White foresees a cash bonanza. “This would be the biggest fight ever in the…
Imagine standing at the edge of an open plane door, the wind rushing past you, and the thrill of the unknown beckoning you to take the leap. Skydiving is the epitome of adventure, where we confront our fears and test the limits of our courage. During one skydiving excursion, I…
The Biden Administration has announced the award of $50 million - spread over five years - to sponsor five university-based centers to study and reduce the effects of persistent poverty on cancer incidence and outcomes. Coordinated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the new Persistent Poverty Initiative will address factors…
As many companies including Google and Citigroup push for their employees to come back to the office, a software CEO with a fully in-person operation says remote work may be good for individuals, but not for the greater team. Working isn’t just about personal productivity—it’s about being a team player…
Many of us treat our work calendars like a game of Tetris, cleanly lining up one meeting block upon the next with no space in between. Every minute counts, right? And "busy" tends to feel oh-so-productive.But while it's hard enough to break out of habits that feel how we think…
Amid economic uncertainty, inflationary concerns, and geopolitical tensions, it is rare to find political leaders prioritizing sustainable development. However, earlier this year, I learned from the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (disclaimer: I serve on their board) that Austria had bucked the trend. They had not only made achieving…
A billionaire Hollywood mogul took the stand for a second day on Monday in Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, acknowledging that the long list of champagne, cigars and jewelry he systematically gave to the Israeli prime minister may have been excessive. Arnon Milchan, whose production credits include “Pretty Woman,” “12 Years…
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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