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…
This is officially our third back-to-school season since widespread vaccination brought about the beginning of the end of the crisis phase of pandemic. Two years ago, in September 2021, we returned hopeful but wary, eager to get back to our regular lives but watching a Delta drive renewed precautions. Last…
Asana, a leading work management platform, recently unveiled new research and announced the release of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The company conducted a survey of 3,000 workers in the UK and US to explore their attitudes towards productivity, innovation and AI, all of which will shape the future of…
A 2022 Gallup study discovered that disengaged employees in organizations cost the world an astounding $8.8 trillion in lost productivity. Conversely, the same study found that teams who are more engaged witness higher productivity, by as much as 18 percent. In today's increasingly expanding global workforce, which has accelerated in…
Public speaking can be a daunting task, especially when addressing a large audience. Whether you're giving a presentation in the boardroom or delivering a keynote speech at a conference, holding your audience's attention and maintaining command of the room is paramount. The ability to captivate your audience and leave a…
For Black food and beauty businesses, the journey to economic empowerment hasn't been an easy one. It is more difficult for us to compete and globalize within different industries as a result of issues with representation, distribution, and access to supply chains. Removing these obstacles could lead to more expansive…
Redmond-based Microsoft marked the beginning of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month this week—colloquially known as NDEAM for short—by publishing two blog posts, one each written by accessibility-oriented executives Jenny Lay-Flurrie and Dave Dame. Flurrie is Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer, while Dame serves as the company’s senior director of…
The government teetered on the brink of a shutdown over the weekend, only to be saved once Congress passed a stopgap bill in the 11th hour. Something noticeably absent from the measure that would keep the government operating for an additional 45 days? Any funding for Ukraine. The Senate version…
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. 8.8% of children ages 4-17 had ADHD in 2018. Having ADHD can be a challenge, but there are some benefits to having ADHD. From enhanced creativity to having more energy, people with ADHD can and do contribute positively to the workplace.…
While there have been many commemorative events to round out the year, the debut of the world’s next generation of moguls will undoubtedly be a highlight. Last month, from September 6-11, Ally Financial, in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), celebrated the 5th anniversary of Moguls in the…
According to Gallup, 85% of employees are not engaged at their workplace. This means the majority of workers either view their workplace negatively or only do the bare minimum to make it through the day. They feel their only options are to quietly disengage (known as Quiet Quitting) or outright…
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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