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…
Repetitive tasks are everywhere — think report generation, email sorting and system checks — but they are still daunting for most businesses. Unfortunately, even though 90% of businesses recognize the apparent benefits of automation, 70% remain bogged down by the misconception that it is complex and hard to adopt.At the…
Although there are many methodologies that a leader can practice to manage their emails effectively, a consistent and thought-through process is the most effective way to systemize and respond to emails and is a step of stewardship for the effective leader.I have worked with CEOs for two decades, and almost…
A Walmart Business study shows that 70% of small business owners experience burnout at least once a month and only 10% feel they take enough vacation. This statistic highlights the challenge most entrepreneurs face in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.As an entrepreneur, I am not indifferent to this concern. I…
Years ago, my peers and I were on a conference call with our boss. I suggested that we make a decision in accordance with an HR policy I thought we had. "Amy, I'm not sure where you got that information, but that is not how HR or we are going…
As an entrepreneur, it's no secret that managing expenses is an art. But when the whispers of "cost-saving" echo, most people immediately think of layoffs. In business, I've built a philosophy around real, impactful cost-saving strategies that don't involve cutting people. Instead, they involve smarter, often hidden adjustments that leave…
As a frequent traveler to Japan, I started learning the language four years ago. But in between grammar and vocabulary, my Japanese tutor offered a deeper lesson."Craig," she asked me early on, "What do you truly need from these lessons?" Was my goal to pass a language test, hold a…
If you're a gamer, you've likely heard at least one lecture about how it is a waste of time. But what if those hours were putting you on a lucrative and sustainable career path?Enter Racing Prodigy, the world's first E2Real sports league, which turns virtual track mastery into a gateway…
Hi! I'm Dima, the founder of PitchBob.io, an AI co-pilot for entrepreneurs. We are developing a product that will positively impact entrepreneurs' success.This drives me to constantly study the factors that can increase the likelihood of entrepreneurial success. Most investors emphasize the primary importance of the team and the founder…
If you're looking for a good book to read or gift this holiday season, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has you covered.Gates released his holiday reading list on Tuesday, with four recommendations on what to read as the year draws to a close. Though Gates says he didn't pick these books…
First, the Campbell's Company changed its name. Now, the company is changing CEOs.Current CEO Mark Clouse, 56, will step down effective January 31 to become president of the NFL's Washington Commanders, the company announced on Tuesday."The Washington Commanders role is a once-in-a-lifetime position that blends my passion for business and…
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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