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…
I've held leadership roles at 2 fully remote companies: Square and FutureFund, the free fundraising platform for K-12 school groups that I founded.But there was a big difference between these two organizations: Square became remote during COVID-19, whereas FutureFund started out fully remote. Here's what I learned from Square's transition…
The 2024 World Series is Major League Baseball's dream come true: two franchises in the biggest TV markets featuring two of the most famous players in the game.One of those athletes is Shohei Ohtani, widely considered the best player in the league — and perhaps in the history of the…
In my own journey, I know firsthand how leadership and being an entrepreneur can sometimes feel like navigating through stormy seas, especially when I left my corporate career without a clear plan. The landscape was constantly shifting around me, and it was easy to feel overwhelmed by the unknown. But…
Parachuting onto the 50-yard line is an unusual way to arrive at a football game.As a West Point senior on the sport parachute team, I joined several classmates leaping from a helicopter and landing inside Michie Stadium with the game ball.At the academy, I got hooked on jumping out of…
Meet Artificial Intelligence: a fully functioning member of our society — and whether people are aware or not, we're all using it in our everyday lives. Here are some examples.AI algorithms are integral to social media. They curate content, make friend suggestions and provide that "personalized experience" we often hear…
Over the past few days, I've been pleasantly surprised at an increase in productivity and "good work" by my newly hired COO. I shouldn't be surprised, but I am. See, in the past, I've hired cheap labor to do "tasks," like video editing, blog writing, graphic design and more.Many of…
If you have a tween girl, you've probably heard of Rowan. It's the cool brand for piercings, where licensed nurses insert hypoallergenic studs into thousands of ears every day. With more than 500 employees, it's on track to have 65 stores and an annual run rate of $100 million in…
Few players matched Baron Davis's electrifying, explosive energy in his prime. The two-time NBA All-Star dazzled fans with his high-flying dunks and crafty ball handling. Since his retirement in 2012, Davis has become Mr. Multi-Hyphenate, doing everything from cultivating a diverse investment portfolio to filling up his IMBD page with…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Boston-based brothers Kirk McKinney, 21, and Jacob McKinney, 19. The McKinney brothers are the founders of Junk Teens, a seven-figure junk-removal business that repurposes, resells and donates "as many items as possible" and provides job opportunities for other local teens. Responses have been edited…
It often seems like the only path to success is through ruthless competition. Entrepreneurs are frequently warned about the so-called "wolf culture," where the primary focus is on fierce competition and self-interest. This mindset fosters an environment where success is seen as incompatible with compassion and where many believe that…
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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