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…
Since long before the advent of marketing and advertising, humans have been compelled by what they see. Visuals are so effective in marketing, for example, because they can convey complex messages quickly and engage audiences on a visceral level by tapping into emotions. Visual elements can create a memorable impact,…
Given the growing dissatisfaction among participants in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Beijing had to feel pressure for some gesture at rejuvenation at this year’s summit. But while Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke glowingly of the future, he effectively described the same arrangements that have long prevailed: China would…
In an era when public and private institutions are finally acknowledging the generational economic harms to Black people by racist financial practices, the federal government has just missed a prime opportunity to advance economic justice. On October 24, new guidelines to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) were issued. This landmark…
Nearly two-thirds of employees are potentially leaving their jobs over the next year due to lack of alignment between their values and that of their employers, Amba's Generation Gap: Understanding The Priorities of The Gen-Z Workforce 2022 report revealed. Why? We all desire meaning and purpose in life. This work…
This article was produced as part of New America's Initiative on the Future of Work and the Innovation Economy. Labor unions are having a come-back moment in the United States, and they are poised to become more influential as emerging technologies such as AI grip the U.S. job market and…
Sara Gilbert is an award-winning Business Strategist & Mindset Coach for service-based entrepreneurs. For decades (if not centuries), we focused on IQ—intellectual quotient—even if it wasn't always called that. IQ is defined by how “smart” a person is, their knowledge and their capacity to learn and to hold information. We…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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