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 taught at an early age to appreciate what we have and not waste our lives wishing for greener pastures. However, sometimes the grass – or Astroturf – really is greener on the other side. It certainly must seem so to a couple of quarterbacks named Matthew Stafford and Jared…
The President of Hebrew University scolded his peers at Harvard and Stanford for public statements failing to “minimal standards of moral leadership, courage, and commitment to truth.” Across academia, directors are resigning, and donors are walking away. With bills for virtue signaling coming due, how should your organization respond? Sticking…
This is the third in a three-part series that explores how to build a new learning and employment ecosystem that enables America’s diversity of learners to experience economic and social mobility. See Part One and Part Two. Earlier in this series, I’ve tried to illuminate what I believe are the…
If you want to stand out in a job interview, you'll need more than just the right outfit or an impressive resume; you've got to show off your ability to tackle challenges and solve problems. Employers increasingly value problem-solving skills, so you need to be ready to demonstrate those skills…
The current conflict between Israel and Gaza is a deeply sensitive and emotional subject that has stirred concern around the world. Our hearts ache for those people involved, and as compassionate humans we naturally want to share our thoughts and feelings with those around us. Thus, this is an issue…
All you have to do is spend a few minutes on social media and it becomes very obvious we have a hard time talking with each other when we disagree, especially during these volatile times. In our conversations, we often fail to listen to the nuance in arguments, we jump…
The software maker, with investors including Alphabet, Apple and Andreessen Horowitz, allows musicians to upload to streaming services. Stick to your knitting. It’s the warm advice you expect from Grandmom, not Jimmy Iovine, the famous record label entrepreneur and one of the wealthiest men in Hollywood. Yet, UnitedMasters CEO Steve…
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…
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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