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…
In a world of fleeting fashion trends and escalating production costs, the fashion luxury industry finds itself at a crossroads. Second-hand fashion luxury represents both an opportunity and a threat for traditional brands. Could the true essence of luxury lie in the timeless allure of high-quality, limited-edition pieces from decades…
If you’re thinking about quitting your job, you’re (very!) wise to consider your timing—because when you quit may be as important as why you choose to move on. The job market is strong, so you don’t have to settle for an unhealthy corporate culture or a subpar leader—and you can…
Computer systems technology, including information technology and communications, has some of the worst employers. That’s according to a new survey, based on data from Glassdoor, where tech jobs took a pounding. The research looked at data for over 1.3 million companies - and the tech sector showed up near the…
The House voted to eject Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as leader Tuesday, making him the first speaker in history to ever be removed after just 269 days at the helm, following a rebellion among far-right lawmakers that serves as the latest exampl Read the full article here
For the average wanderlust, the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly created a profound and urgent sense of longing to live life to the fullest – which includes investing in leisurely travel experiences that can create a lifetime of moments and memories. This has particularly become the case for Black travellers from…
The most concrete goal of National Disability Employment Awareness Month each October is to increase employment rates and job opportunities for Americans with disabilities. This of course assumes that disabled people want to work – which is for the most part a perfectly valid assumption. But it’s also important to…
According to Statistica, there are about 3.2 million freelancers in Spain. Individuals who are registered as “autonomo” in Spain represent about 16% of the population and it is estimated that, of these, approximately one third are independent professionals engaged in tech, marketing services, and management consulting. The International Labor Organization…
The House voted to eject Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as leader Tuesday, making him the first speaker in history to ever be removed after just 269 days at the helm, following a rebellion among far-right lawmakers that serves as the latest exampl Read the full article here
When it comes to brand leadership, I’d say there are many lessons to be learned from the iconic character Chandler Bing, brought to life by Matthew Perry in the TV show Friends. Matthew Perry and I first collided at the Equinox gym in West Hollywood, on neighboring treadmills that sparked…
Michael Bungay Stanier is on a roll. In his hugely successful 2016 book “The Coaching Habit” he encouraged you to “Say less” and “Ask more” in your work behavior. In his 2020 sequel “The Advice Trap” he wanted you to “Be humble” and “Stay curious.” Now, in what can 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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