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…
Entrepreneur, philanthropist and international speaker. Regan Hillyer is here to help you make a bigger impact. Good business leaders are constantly seeking ways to boost their team's performance and productivity. While traditional methods have their merits, there's an emerging trend that is gaining traction in board rooms and conference rooms…
Natalie Norfus is the Founder & Managing Owner at The Norfus Firm, PLLC, where she partners with employers on DEI and HR strategies. When my team and I sign on to a consulting project, we make a point of collecting extensive data. Our goal is to understand the experiences and…
By most measures, Liam is an outstanding professional. As Head of Operations for a global manufacturer, he’s used his expertise in process engineering to help grow the business exponentially. However, Liam has an Achilles heel: his presentations are awful. His internal and external audiences tune him out even before he…
A conversation with David Livermore, a leading expert in cultural intelligence and author of Digital, Diverse & Divided, sheds light on the challenges faced by organizations as they strive to solve the cultural challenges that arise as people become more polarized and companies expand their global footprint. Increasing polarization brings…
Strong leadership skills are hugely beneficial in the workplace, particularly in today’s fast-paced and competitive working environment. From executives to senior management, these skills can be applied across a range of positions and responsibilities. They can be used to increase productivity, boost morale, inspire innovation, and help solve problems. What’s…
Have you had enough? Have you seen enough articles, posts, blogs, and podcasts discussing AI, including more than a dozen from me (here, and more elsewhere)? That’s a trick question. If your answer is yes – and you haven’t taken specific action – then your answer should still be no.…
Every few years it seems that hype grows around the possibilities of unbundling education. The latest fuel is the emergence of at least 14 states with education savings accounts (ESA) programs that allow families to pay for a variety of educational programs and supports from public funds. As a recent…
A lot of people these days bill themselves as performance coaches. But I haven’t met one yet whose credentials can match those of Greg Harden. For decades, people from all walks of life have come to Harden for advice and direction. He’s perhaps best known for his work with seven-time…
“I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason”, “Things have been getting to me”, “I have felt sad or miserable”. These questions are all part of the 10-question Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, or EPDS. First developed in 1987, EPDS - one of the most widely used screening tools…
There is no longer a female general manager in Major League Baseball. The Miami Marlins announced on Monday, “Kim Ng will not be returning as the club’s General Manager.” Ng made history in November 2020 when she shattered the glass ceiling to become MLB's first female general manager. She was…
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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