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…
Managing a business should be about direction, planning and development — not about becoming immersed in the day-to-day operations. However, if you are struggling with urgent work, stress and having no personal life, then it is high time to take back your life.Here are 10 powerful strategies to make sure…
You might already know one significant fact about Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg: They all belong to the $100 billion club, which boasts just 14 members.Image Credit: Monica Schipper | Getty Images. Warren Buffett, left; Bill Gates, right.Buffett, the 94-year-old chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has a…
Last week, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told employees that they would have to return to in-person work, five days a week, by January 2. Now, a new survey of 2,585 Amazon employees by Blind found that 91% are "dissatisfied" with the new return-to-office mandate.Are they dissatisfied enough to take action,…
Kevin O'Leary once had a photography lab in his basement.As a teenager, he did all he could to follow his dreams of becoming a photographer. There was one issue — his father didn't approve."He said you're not good enough and you'll starve to death," O'Leary said in a video posted…
All leaders know that communication is critical to an organization's success. But often we fail to bridge the gap between senior executives and our front-line team members to truly get a pulse of what is happening across an organization. This disconnection is heightened in hospitality and healthcare, where we work…
Hiring long-term employees is so much more than just filling a position with your company. It's about finding individuals who align with your company's mission, values and culture and can grow with your organization over time. My experiences and the collective insights of my team and network have shaped my…
When I think of mindful leadership, what comes to mind is being real, raw and present. It's leading from a place of honesty and moment-to-moment connection with the person or group in front of me. There's no planned strategy or rehearsed response — just a curious, open presence. This allows…
It's a common perception of company culture; images of trendy startups with perks like swag, free snacks and nap pods often come to mind — a scene reminiscent of Google's early days. However, for us at Market Veep, the value of "give generously" wasn't initially formally part of our core…
In this episode of The Founder CEO, I interviewed Oisin Hanrahan, co-founder and CEO of Keychain, about the journey from being a founder to becoming a public company CEO. Oisin shared personal stories and insights about how his upbringing and professional experiences shaped his leadership style and approach to business.From…
This article originally appeared on Business Insider.Starbucks' new CEO, Brian Niccol, has not issued a new mandate about returning to the office. He told employees to work wherever they needed to ensure they were doing their jobs, according to a transcript from his first forum with staff earlier this month,…
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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