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…
When was the last time you did something just for the fun of it? Not in an effort to be productive, but rather to allow your inner child some creative play time. As we age and responsibility builds, it becomes almost impossible to carve out time for a creative outlet,…
Nine is the magic number, though Hulu may be worth more. When asked whether Comcast was intending to sell its one-third stake in Hulu to Disney, Comcast’s CEO Brian Roberts stated that he believed “it will end up happening”. In a recent SEC filing by the Walt Disney Company that…
The battle for Texas Independence was supposed to be a lost cause, and the majority urged concessions lest they all perish. Davy Crocket and his disheveled and outnumbered defenders of 200 would overtake five times their number, however. Residents of the Lone Star state would do well to remember the…
Here’s the situation: You lead an organization or, perhaps, part of one. You’re in the C-suite or, at least, at the EVP or SVP level. You’re looking to make a change. From my vantage point: There isn’t a better time than now. I have been an independent career and executive…
Recruitment has evolved beyond the traditional methods of job postings and interviews. Companies now use creative campaigns and initiatives to not only attract top talent but also strengthen their company culture and align with core values and goals. Here, Forbes Human Resources Council members share 12 examples of recruitment strategies…
Back in late August, I interviewed Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni, chief technology officer at biometrics company Aware. In my story, Dr. Lazzouni spoke extensively of building authentication technologies which not only redefine the concept of confirming one’s identity, they present unique opportunities in access for the disability community. Aware, Dr. Lazzouni…
First impressions last. That’s why you need to showcase your leadership skills during your job interview if you want to be instantly thought of as a leader – regardless of the level or role you’re pursuing. The people who are interviewing you are decision makers. Having them see you as…
“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 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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