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…
As 2025 unfolds, leaders are confronted with a dynamic and ever-changing landscape that demands agility and foresight. Leveling up leadership isn't just about putting out fires; it's about thriving in complexity.Here are five key leadership lessons to empower leaders in the year ahead.Related: Here's What Entrepreneurs Fear Most in 2025…
Turning innovation into patents? It can be an uphill battle. I understand the stakes. The process isn't just about one idea — it's about managing a pipeline of ideas coming from your engineering team, R&D department or even external collaborators.The hurdles are real. Some ideas might not meet the threshold…
Etiquette in the world of business should be at the forefront of everyone's mind. Every now and then, I encounter a situation where business etiquette is nonexistent. It leaves me to wonder if this is due to the parties being inconsiderate or a lack of knowledge.If it is the latter,…
President Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 47th U.S. president.Incoming White House officials told reporters that Trump would sign executive orders in his first days in office, and at his rally Monday evening. And he did."Today I will sign a series of historic executive orders," Trump stated…
If you dread the thought of presenting in front of a crowd and feel recharged after spending time alone, you might be an introvert. Estimates suggest that 25%-40% of people are.Unfortunately, in many workplaces where public speaking and water cooler chats remain fixtures of professional life, introverted employees can feel…
At every company he joins, Gary Kusin hangs three words on the wall: "Data is oxygen." This simple mantra has guided him in co-founding the business that would become GameStop, co-founding the Laura Mercier makeup brand and managing the $2.4 billion merger between Kinko's and FedEx. In his book, Always…
Running a team now is like running a kitchen with chefs from all over the world. Each person comes with their own recipe, their own tools and their own approach. Add to that the fact that technology is reinventing the way we get work done every five minutes or so,…
Being an entrepreneur is both fulfilling and draining. It requires hard work to turn your vision into a tangible achievement. The combination of uncertainty, financial pressure and significant risk can leave you feeling overwhelmed and fatigued.This link between entrepreneurship and mental health can be seen in data from the International…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Gia Mezz, 28, who is based in Los Angeles. Mezz taught herself graphic design and started fashion brand LEAU as a side hustle. Now a full-fledged business, LEAU boasts nearly $10 million in lifetime sales. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.Image Credit:…
Let's get straight to it: Business isn't all about numbers, spreadsheets and quarterly reports. It's about people. Human behavior is the foundation of every dollar earned or lost in a company. It's something the best CEOs understand, approaching leadership with the curiosity and observational skills of an anthropologist. They see…
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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