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…
During the Information Age, many companies pulled together data from public and private sources and made it available to interested parties. They were called information services, databases, or content providers. Once the data were bought, they needed to be analyzed—by bar charts, correlations, or regression equations—in order to make sense…
More organizations are waking up to the fact that a robust leadership pipeline is vital to their sustained success. Companies such as Procter & Gamble, Google, Ernst & Young, General Electric, and PepsiCo are well-known for their effective systems of developing talent, and the results over the decades speak for…
Click here to get on the newsletter list! Job growth seems to be cooling: October saw the lowest number of jobs added in a month since January 2021. The U.S. added 150,000 jobs in October, falling short of economist estimates, according to the latest jobs report from BLS. Meanwhile, unemployment…
In today's hybrid workplaces, many employees need help to speak up and make their voices heard. The fear of being fired or appearing uninformed intimidates them greatly. However, it's essential to realize the benefits of overcoming this fear. Assertive communication at work can result in personal and organizational growth. Therefore,…
The most effective leaders are alike in one crucial way: They all have a high degree of what has come to be known as Emotional Intelligence (EI). Effective emotional understanding and management help team members cohere, be more productive, and feel valued and understood. Additionally, managers who show more empathy toward…
The restaurant industry is highly competitive. With many dining options and increasing convenience, restaurants face the challenge of standing out and ensuring their guests return for more. Today, I’m speaking with Savneet Singh, CEO and President of PAR Technology, to discuss how restaurant loyalty programs are evolving to meet the…
This is a published version of the Forbes Daily newsletter, you can sign-up to get Forbes Daily in your inbox here. Good morning, Covid-19 and the years after it brought us shortages of toilet paper and eggs, and now, grocery stores are facing a scarcity of blueberries. The shortage is…
Ashley Perryman is an Employee Experience-driven Business Leader and is the Vice President, Global Human Resources at Spiceworks Ziff Davis. In our rapidly evolving business world, one concept has emerged as a critical determinant of a company's success: having a learning culture. Companies where learning is celebrated tend to be…
We've all encountered those awkward situations at work: you walk into an office for the first time and naturally feel the tension and suspense as all eyes are on you, the newbie. Do you just get on with minding your own business and hope that someone will notice you and…
In collaboration with state and federal authorities, UNICEF is providing humanitarian assistance and protection to children and adolescents in areas of Mexico's Guerrero state devastated by Hurricane Otis. You can help. 300,000 children in southwestern Guerrero state in need of emergency assistance An estimated 1 million people — including nearly…
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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