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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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Bernice Chao – Championing Diverse Voices In The Creative Industry
As the fastest-growing minority segment in the US, the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) continues to attract the attention of brands and marketers, representing a significant business opportunity in several markets. However, to overcome the stereotypical (and sometimes prejudiced) old approach to this segment, brands must seek voices that authentically…
The Proxy Process Needs A Reboot
The SEC explicitly forbids shareholders from tabling proxy proposals that deal with “ordinary business matters.” Is it time to change that policy at least for firms that are chronic under performers? A while back, I had written a piece on Forbes highlighting the presence of 37 firms in the S&P…
5 Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business And How To Avoid Them
Fifty percent of businesses fail by their fifth year of operations. Serial entrepreneur, investor and lawyer Patrick Esposito wanted to know why. Esposito, president of ACME General Corp. and author of The Structure of Success: A Framework to Help Build Your Business Better, interviewed 100 leaders in a wide range…
Do I Really Need A Degree To Land A High-Paying Job In 2024?
Are degrees still relevant for the future? Can you secure a high-income career without one? The answer depends on what your goal for studying is. As of 2022, only 51% of Gen Z showed interest in pursuing a four-year degree, down from 71% in 2020, while simultaneously, interest in community…
Workplace Civility. Can we get to a place where people feel valued?
What the heck is going on in the workplace these days? Has the idea of respect for people gone the way of shoulder pads in suits? Here are a few examples of workplace behavior that’s wrong on so many levels. Ghosting people who interview with your company. Someone you’re interested…
Creatives On Strike: Talent Versus Technology
Founder and CEO, Pulse Creative. After 148 days, the Writer’s Guild strike in Hollywood came to a close. This strike affected many creatives and businesses and has set a precedent when it comes to artificial intelligence. A quick recap: Writers wanted fair wages and working conditions. The strike ended with…
5 Ways To Think About Leadership For 2024
The ways we work have undergone seismic shifts, with remote work becoming not just a convenient option but a necessary part of the business ecosystem. Leadership, the linchpin of any successful organization, hasn't escaped these transformations. The most effective leaders are those who can navigate these tumultuous waters with grace,…
When It Comes To Who Really Calls The Shots On Madison Avenue, It’s Still The “Boys Club”
As recently as a decade ago, there were few women in important roles in ad agencies. Men were always in the leadership roles. Men did the hiring and men were running the agencies. But women have made strides of late. There is parity representation in account management; they outnumber men…
Expanding Influence In Business And Beyond For Black Students
There is just one Black CEO in the whole of the UK FTSE 100. In a country where close to a million Black people are in the workforce, only Dr. Segun Ogunsanya at Airtel Africa is currently at the head of any of the largest 100 companies listed on the…
How To Get On Recruiters’ Radars And Land Executive Opportunities
Gina Riley | Gina Riley Consulting & creator of Career Velocity, a comprehensive career transition system. Follow me on LinkedIn. In the world of career development, one often overlooked question arises when high achievers find themselves stagnated: "Why do I feel invisible?" It's a question that happily employed individuals rarely…
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