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…
Pandemic businesses are now more than four years old and many are thriving. In fact, recently published research has found "overwhelming evidence that the pandemic and its aftermath featured a surge in genuine entrepreneurial employer business creation," with new firm generation hitting levels not seen since before the Great Recession.The…
In a fast-paced business, agility is a prized trait. But when agility turns into erratic shifts in priorities and ideas drop like random bombs on unsuspecting teams, chaos ensues. This phenomenon, aptly named "Idea Bombing," occurs when a leader constantly and unpredictably introduces new priorities, projects or directions. While it…
Teams are more diverse than ever. With advancements in technology, a skilled labor shortage and the booming demand for remote work, work has come to defy borders. Companies that don't embrace this reality and adapt risk being left behind.I've witnessed this transformation firsthand through my work at DOXA Talent, where…
While Amazon is delaying its January 2 return-to-office (RTO) mandate for thousands of employees because of a lack of office space, two other companies are following the tech giant's lead and implementing strict back-to-the-office mandates.AT&T and Sweetgreen are telling non-frontline staff to come into the office more often in the…
Running a business while nurturing a happy marriage is no small feat. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with more than 300 married business owners, witnessing firsthand the unique challenges they face in juggling the demands of work and home life.These entrepreneurs, often thriving professionally, have shared…
With the turn of the calendar comes important personal health checks — the kind of things you do annually to make sure you're staying on top of your well-being. It may be tempting to avoid these checkups. I mean, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," right? Yet, we don't…
Visionary leaders are often celebrated for their big ideas and charisma, but without a clear path forward, even the boldest vision can become a costly distraction. In a landmark 2017 study that remains influential today, McKinsey highlights this divide: Companies that prioritize long-term strategies — focusing on consistent investments and…
DataStax CEO Chet Kapoor was once an intern for the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.He worked for Jobs from 1989 to 1993 as a campus consultant intern at a computer company Jobs founded, NeXT, and says that if Jobs were alive today, he would be thinking about AI."If he was…
Repetitive tasks are everywhere — think report generation, email sorting and system checks — but they are still daunting for most businesses. Unfortunately, even though 90% of businesses recognize the apparent benefits of automation, 70% remain bogged down by the misconception that it is complex and hard to adopt.At the…
Although there are many methodologies that a leader can practice to manage their emails effectively, a consistent and thought-through process is the most effective way to systemize and respond to emails and is a step of stewardship for the effective leader.I have worked with CEOs for two decades, and almost…
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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