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…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Angel Rodriguez, 27, of Miami, Florida. Rodriguez uses the peer-to-peer boat rental platform Boatsetter to run his yacht rental side hustle.Image Credit: Courtesy of Angel Rodriguez What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?I started my career as…
No matter what field you operate in as an entrepreneur, business manager or marketing executive, it is perfectly normal to feel like we are walking into a "whole new world" which is a little upside down and sideways with a line of vision akin to a being inside a well-shaken…
This article originally appeared on Business Insider.Bill Gates found a kindred spirit, a social connector, a confidant, a study buddy, and a true business partner in Steve Ballmer, he writes in his new memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings." Gates, the billionaire philanthropist who cofounded Microsoft, met Ballmer in a graduate…
Effective goal-setting isn't about filling out a spreadsheet or announcing a new target; it's about creating a system where goals translate into action, team members take ownership and progress is tracked, discussed and refined along the way.Since founding ButterflyMX in 2014, I've found that when it's done right, goal-setting is…
Competition at the speed of technology is fierce and every edge is an advantage. Most times, leaders reward strategies that focus on lowering production costs to offer products or services at lower prices than competitors. Our most recent experiences, however, have revealed time to be an unsung hero in adding…
Citigroup isn't following fellow Wall Street banks like JPMorgan and implementing a strict return-to-office policy. According to recent reports, Citigroup has decided to stick with its hybrid schedule which allows staff up to two days per week of remote work.Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser told managing directors on a quarterly call…
Never before has economic resilience been so crucial. The contemporary world is grappling with numerous challenges at the same time, political crises, increasing economic disparity, global warming, and technological chaos. Efforts to regain the dwindling trust of the citizens are not succeeding. Political leaders and businesses are focusing on the…
In every major religious and spiritual tradition, courage is one of the most esteemed virtues. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who does not want to see themselves as a courageous person. However, when we think of courageous acts, our minds often gravitate toward what social scientists call monumental…
Miller's All Day is an all-day brunch spot tucked in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, known for its rustic charm and southern hospitality."Charleston is known as a hospitable city," owner Nate Thurston says. "It creates this opportunity for restaurants, coffee shops and all these hospitality venues to provide amazing…
You built your company with years of blood, sweat and tears. Ideally, you envisioned a thriving organization with a great team. However, somewhere along the way, things began to unravel. Suddenly, the company's trajectory shifted, team morale plummeted and energy shifted.Your first thought might be, 'What went wrong?' The answer,…
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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