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…
Like many other epidemics, AIDS disproportionately impacts marginalized populations like the LGBTQ+ community. Widespread stigma and discrimination contribute to social exclusion, creating barriers to testing, treatment, education, and care. LGBTQ+ communities often face higher rates of poverty and homelessness, which can increase the risk of HIV exposure. And, shockingly, same-sex…
Antony Robinson is the chief marketing officer (CMO) at Novalnet AG. When considering what makes a retailer or provider’s online payment system customer-centric, we tend to look at two different metrics: Is it effortless, and is it secure? The customer must be able to make the payment in a smooth,…
Stacey Hanke is author of the book “Influence Redefined… Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday®.” You’re multitasking. Admit it. You know it, and so do those you work with. People pay attention when your video is off. The blank black tile with your name scrawled…
When the economy is challenging, and you are trying to find a new job or advance within your company, you must actively prepare for the worst-case scenario. Taking proactive steps, such as learning new skills, working on your communication and soft skills, taking online learning courses, becoming the much-needed go-to…
Last month, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) touted a new study reporting that, as the press release headline had it, “State-Mandated Civics Test Policy Does Not Improve Youth Voter Turnout.” With more than a little evident glee, given the education school community’s hostility to anything that smacks of testing,…
For those preaching the end of investment in remote collaboration tools, Atlassian has a rebuttal. The software giant known for its productivity tools announced this month that it will pay $975 million to acquire Loom, a video sharing tool used to give asynchronous presentations and updates. As part of Atlassian,…
Is the world a better place because business schools are in it? Are they keeping pace with the social, economic and technological disruptions the world faces? These are questions that AACSB International, the oldest and largest accrediting body for business schools, has been thinking about as they consider the role…
As conflict between Israel and Hamas rages in the Middle East, the impact has steadily encroached onto college campuses throughout the U.S. Mounting ideological clashes have resulted in protests on college campuses, as well as broader discussions of the primacy (and potential limitations) of free speech in institutions of higher…
According to a new survey by Edubirdie—an all-in-one website for students—60% of Gen Z are unhappy with their current salaries. And it's no wonder: the cost of living crisis has swept the globe, overturning livelihoods and financial stability since the pandemic, leaving many with their savings depleted. After the average…
White-centering can be thought of as a system that prioritizes white dominant culture to the detriment of non-white groups and cultures. White-centering has been given many names including the white gaze and whiteness as the default. Because white-centering is often left unexamined and unchecked, equity and justice have continued to…
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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