Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 – Zoom taps AI to empower customers in safe hybrid work environment. Zoom – the communications platform used by nearly 13 million people each month – is working to further elevate its collaboration services with AI technology. Announcements include…
Kellie Rastegar is Co-Founder and Creative Director at Rastegar Property Company. Emotional intelligence has long been considered a vital skill in leadership, often equaling or even surpassing technical skills in importance. Both men and women exhibit emotional intelligence, though some research does suggest that women in leadership positions tend to…
No business is immune from receiving bad reviews or press. While entrepreneurs are aware that their products or services won’t appeal to everyone and that they will make mistakes, the reality of this can be hard to swallow. In a digital world where negative publicity can permanently impact a business’s…
Ginger Zumaeta is CEO of Motive3, a messaging and storytelling consultancy advising companies on positioning and communicating big ideas. The ability to express complex ideas concisely has emerged as a crucial skill for tech founders and executives under pressure to generate growth. Poor communication is a primary reason for project…
Generic content on the internet adds zero value. And there’s plenty of it. Without skilled writers or exceptional prompts for ChatGPT, the words and sentences that come out will lack interest, insights or a reason to keep reading. Your unique voice holds the key to your writing making waves. Your…
In an era where fast food and fast fashion dominate, Mindo Chocolate Makers and El Quetzal de Mindo are advocating for a slow, deliberate approach. In a global chocolate industry marred by environmental degradation and labor exploitation, sisters Emily Meza-Wilson and Alicia Meza have taken it upon themselves to rewrite…
Per Sjofors, a.k.a. "The Price Whisperer," founded Sjofors & Partners and is a thought leader on using price for higher growth and profits. Over the years, I've learned a great deal about how companies can use their pricing strategy as a growth leaver. In my work with CEOs, one of…
A company board offers organizations access to individuals with a wide array of experiences and diverse perspectives. Whether a company has an established board or is setting one up for the first time, hiring a new board member and onboarding them is a process that must be undertaken with care…
Jeff Pedowitz, President and CEO, The Pedowitz Group. Best-Selling Author. In today's business landscape, if you're not leveraging AI, you could become behind. But it's not just about adopting technology; it's about strategic integration. That's where the real magic happens, particularly in revenue architecture. At my company, we specialize in…
Greg Hanover is CEO of Liveops, a top US-based virtual contact center. He's an inspired leader, driven to deliver better business outcomes. There’s no denying that customer experience (CX) has a direct impact on business outcomes. Research from Forrester analyzing 12 industries found that CX improvements drive growth by increasing…
Danielle J. Cuomo, MBA, is an award-winning entrepreneur + founder of Virtual Assist USA, a leading provider of Virtual Assistant services. Virtual assistants (VAs) are great assets for organizations seeking flexibility, cost-efficiency and specialized expertise. However, I have found that successfully integrating a skilled VA into an existing business hinges…
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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