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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
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…
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Five Tips For Creating A ‘Wow Effect’ In Your Public Speaking
Chiara Alzati: CEO and founder, Chiara Alzati Srl; corporate effective communication and public speaking trainer, speaker, and author. Effective public speaking goes beyond the mere transmission of information; it's about captivating your audience, leaving a lasting impression and mastering the nuances of the craft. Here are five tips to help…
Navigating The Leadership Blindspot In The Age Of Technology And AI
Organizations are re-evaluating their organizational structures and hierarchies to prepare for the future in a fast-changing landscape driven by technology and artificial intelligence. Companies like Unilever, Standard Chartered, and Hewlett-Packard have shifted from traditional job-based approaches to skill-based ones to foster agility, autonomy, and ownership within their teams. Leaders have…
Are You Sending The Signals Of Leadership Presence?
Leadership presence can mean the difference between inspiring confidence and trust in your team or having them continually questioning your decisions and actions. It can mean the difference between building a strong and cohesive team or having one riddled with conflicts and competing agendas. It can also mean the difference…
Why Presenteeism Isn’t Necessarily Detrimental (And How To Manage It)
Presenteeism is a workplace phenomenon where employees report to work despite feeling unwell. So, even though the employee is physically present, they are less productive. In the past, absenteeism was considered a significant drain on the bottom line. But the number of employees working through illnesses is thought to be…
Create Your Own Leadership Story In 3 Steps
How do you usually spend your Saturday mornings? This summer, Saturdays were for lake diving with my family. Not everyone has been as equally excited about jumping into Lake Michigan; one daughter needed lots of persuasion. One morning the four of us decided to hold hands and plunge in together.…
How To Discuss Your Career Goals With Your Boss In 2023
If you are seeking a management promotion, salary increase, or sideways career progression, it won't fall out of the sky or happen by chance. It comes through strategic planning and effort on your part, and working in collaboration with your manager. Before you pencil in that all-important career conversation meeting…
Leaders—Improve Your Communication By Committing To These Practices
Effective communication is the keystone of successful leadership, especially for senior leaders navigating complex organizational landscapes. Many of my clients come to me because they desire to improve communication with their teams and stakeholders. They want to overcome the challenges they face communicating needs, expectations, and commitments that ensure success…
Managing Expectations – Family Offices Beyond Wealth Management
Seth Schechter’s book Martini Wonderland is a short memoir of the author’s years spent managing the affairs of Sydney Frank, the late billionaire and drinks magnate who has several claims to fame, including discovering Jägermeister, inventing drinks promotions and transforming vodka into a ultra-premium beverage. While the book does touch…
13 Young People Making An Outsized Positive Impact
During troubling times of warfare, climate catastrophe, and global uncertainty, we can find hope by looking to our youth. These 13 remarkable teens, who come from diverse backgrounds, share a common passion for igniting positive change in the world. They are challenging the status quo by innovating solutions to poverty…
Craft A Compelling Video Bio To Showcase Your Personal Brand
In today's hybrid work world, first impressions are often digital. People research you on Google and LinkedIn before meeting you. That makes a video bio essential for all career-minded professionals. Video is the richest form of communications, second only to in-person interactions. Whether you’re pursuing a new job, trying to…
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
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