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…
They say luck favors the prepared, so when you get your chance for your first round interview — you better get ready! But where do you start? Based on my experience as an ex-recruiter and HR manager, preparing for your first round interview is pretty straightforward because they almost always…
No child should have to grow up surrounded by violence. UNICEF is calling for an immediate end to the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. Compassion — and international law — must prevail. Following the brutal attacks on Israel and the declaration of war, more than 1 million children are suffering…
“We could be the best neighbors. We could be a superpower together.” Fleur Hassan-Nahoum was born 50 years ago in London on Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year. About a week later, on October 6, Egypt and Syria joined forces to lead a surprise attack on Israel…
The desire to provide others with products or services that solve problems or fulfill needs is what motivates many entrepreneurs to open their own business. But owning a business, if managed correctly, can also serve as a vehicle to build personal wealth, legacy, and retirement income. However, recognizing these benefits…
This article was co-authored with Mathew Lehnig, retired Navy SEAL officer and VP of Programs at Taking Point Leadership, and written from his perspective. "When we can overcome mental strongholds, we alleviate entrenched beliefs and perceptions that rule your emotions and control your decisions." — Mathew Lehnig Mental strongholds are…
In a blog post published this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a slew of accessibility-oriented topics are on the agenda for its next open meeting that’s open to the public. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19 at 10:30am ET. “On September 28, 2023, FCC Chairwoman…
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The ACT has released the average test scores for the Class of 2023, marking a significant and concerning drop in national averages. According to the ACT nonprofit organization, this year’s graduating class earned an average score of 19.5 out of 36, down 0.3 from last year’s average of 19.8. Last…
Job seekers face incredible stress and anxiety when finding a new job. People get confused as to why the hiring process takes so long. They’re tasked to meet with three to 10 interviewers over many months. Most often, to the chagrin of job hunters, the candidates get ghosted. They’re left…
A recent study by GE showed that while 90 percent of C-suite executives say their company supports the development of strong leaders, just 68 percent of entry-level Gen Z employees feel the same way. This divergence of views results in missed golden opportunities to develop a workforce that truly upholds…
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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