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…
“We're beyond the point in our history to soften language, to make people comfortable. We actually have to describe things as what they are.” As a Black man who rose through corporate America to become CEO and Chairman of Jamba Juice, James D. White has thought a lot about equity,…
Getting suspended from schools puts children’s health at risk as well as damaging their grades, according to the authors of a new study into the impact of school exclusion. Exclusions should be put in the same category as traumatic events which put children at greater risk of illnesses such as…
At packed concert venues and movie theaters, Taylor Swift’s Eras journey captures it all. A walk-back through time in a mere three hours or less, the show is storytelling at its finest. What makes Swift a cultural phenomenon is not only her musical prowess and versatility but the trademark authenticity…
In the busyness of life, it's easy to succumb to the tyranny of our day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. Some of which certainly have to get done, like ensuring our family eats, bills are paid, and basic functions of our job so we don’t get fired. Others, however, are less critical…
This is a published version of the Forbes Daily newsletter, you can sign-up to get Forbes Daily in your inbox here. Good morning, When you think of Nestlé, weight loss is probably the opposite of what comes to mind. But the food industry is adapting as weight-loss drugs like Ozempic…
Digital cities are using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) at the edge to deliver quality-of-life benefits everyone can enjoy: Fewer traffic snarls and less pollution Chicago drivers spend an average of 104 hours every year in their cars — that’s more than four days of their lives spent…
For any business owner, understanding how your company is performing and what areas need improvement is crucial to drive growth. This is where key performance indicators (KPIs) come in. KPIs are measurable values that show how effectively a company is achieving its objectives. KPIs help business owners track progress towards…
While AI is often portrayed as a threat to people’s livelihood, this technology is actually drumming up considerable excitement, especially as workers realize the potential benefit it can bring to their current job and their careers. A positive view of generative and other artificial intelligence is especially high among younger…
Innovation is the face of change and advancement for civilizations, world power and brands looking to make a positive impact. Creativity on the production side and the leadership team are at the core of modernization. Lytho’s creativity study stated that 89% of people surveyed believe creative work is important to…
Mars recently unveiled its Mars Net Zero Roadmap, a detailed action plan to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2050. It has committed over $1 billion in the next three years to this cause and will continue to commit financial resources as needed until Net Zero…
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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