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…
Parents and coaches of youth chess players believe girls and women have less potential than their male counterparts, according to a new study. Furthermore, those who believe brilliance is required to succeed in chess also think female players are more likely to stop playing due to a lack of ability.…
"I ran out of options. I failed pretty hard twice in my career and I didn't know what to do," the CEO and founder of Beam, a UK-based social enterprise start-up, remarked candidly as we reclined on the full-length, bright orange sofa near the center of his relaxed open plan…
Every year, the world’s most recognizable companies pour millions of dollars into marketing strategies. From New Balance’s signature shoe deal with tennis phenom Coco Gauff to the 100 brand partnerships Mattel created to promote the Barbie movie, top-earning companies continue to invest in getting their brands in front of new…
Workplaces can feel like a complex maze full of challenges and obstacles—especially for employees who have grievances to voice to their boss. You might think that a straightforward approach is the best approach when it comes to complaints (clarity is kindness, after all), but beware: that's not always true. Voicing…
Director, ECM Space Consulting. Before the pandemic, it was customary for employees to rise early, make their way to the office and dedicate a minimum of eight hours to their work. Punctuality and attendance were highly regarded, and some companies utilized time tracking systems by scanning employees' access cards upon…
Jorge Lukowski, Global Director of Marketing and Communications at NEORIS. The myriad uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in day-to-day operations are rapidly expanding across a broad range of services and industries. The challenge is to seamlessly integrate AI into how employees perform their duties and interact with customers. This new…
In 2023, four of the six U.S. recipients of Nobel Prizes in medicine, chemistry and physics came to America as immigrants. New research shows immigrants have contributed substantially to America in scientific fields, particularly in the past two decades. “Immigrants have been awarded 40%, or 45 of 112, of the…
These past few years have pushed many businesses to the brink of collapse, due to various reasons. With shaky economic times, companies across various industries have had to pivot their operations and navigate unprecedented challenges. As a result, many businesses require financing to stay afloat and continue operating. If you…
Mid-sized companies have neither the Research and Development budget of big corporations, nor the spirited freedom of a startup. Yet in a recent survey of 3,000 executives, an impressive 45% of mid-sized companies stated that they usually drive disruption. This is less surprising than it sounds. SMEs occupy a unique…
In a recent eye-opening interview with Bloomberg's Emily Chan, J.P. Morgan's CEO Jamie Dimon made a startling prediction about the future of AI and how it will impact the next generation. The chairman, who has always been a stern advocate for in-office work, forecasted about how AI will impact our…
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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