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…
Are you dissatisfied or unfulfilled in your current career? Is it time to make a career shift? Starting over in a new profession can seem daunting, but a career change can reinvigorate your passion for work. But this is a big professional decision that requires a lot of thought and…
I'm a Burberry stan, thanks to Geoffrey Williams, the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Burberry. His game-changing moves in diversifying the fashion industry have given Burberry an electric edge that continues to inject a breath of fresh air into the proudly British Burberry brand. In my mind, Williams…
The synergy between AI and low code is transformative, democratizing coding and expanding the horizons of software development. It empowers a diverse group of individuals, from professional developers to business analysts, to participate in and contribute to the software development process, ultimately driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. According…
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Robert Jones, a social investor focused on K-12 STEM enrichment within the greater NYC area. Through his organization, Hand & Mind LLC, Robert has a decade of experience helping K-12 schools, universities and community organizations develop programs to increase participation in STEM for…
Alan has over 25 years of experience helping leaders and organizations deliver on their purpose through agile transformations. ADAPTOVATE. According to research from Bridges Business Consultancy, 48% of organizations fail to reach at least half of their strategic targets, and just 7% of business leaders believe their organizations are excellent…
Decades of research demonstrate that peer-to-peer tutoring makes a difference in college student learning. For example, according to a study in the Journal of Studies in Management and Planning, “Peer tutoring enables both tutor and tutee to gain self-confidence, the tutor by observing self-competence in his or her capability to…
It’s no secret: when we embody confidence, we feel and do better. Not only that, other people are more attracted to and influenced by us when we exude greater levels of confidence. But, confidence can be a tricky thing to sustain. How can we keep our self-talk positive when we’re…
As evidenced by my recent story on California’s text-to-911 system, the power of voice is a double-edged sword. On one hand, voice-based technology can be incredibly accessible (and convenient) for people with disabilities to do things like, for instance, control their smart home setup. On the other hand, however, having…
On Forbes Newsroom, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) spoke about the Fortify Israel Act, a bill he introduced last week to repurpose Iran’s $6 billion in frozen funds to support Israel. “It was a way of coming up with another stream of cash flow, but also using one of the bad…
Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a plan for New York City government to roll out usage of artificial intelligence. Although there is reason for some skepticism, the plan offers important concepts that every state and local government should consider. AI and local government Most attention on the economic impacts of…
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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