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…
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…
A conversation with David Livermore, a leading expert in cultural intelligence and author of Digital, Diverse & Divided, sheds light on the challenges faced by organizations as they strive to solve the cultural challenges that arise as people become more polarized and companies expand their global footprint. Increasing polarization brings…
Strong leadership skills are hugely beneficial in the workplace, particularly in today’s fast-paced and competitive working environment. From executives to senior management, these skills can be applied across a range of positions and responsibilities. They can be used to increase productivity, boost morale, inspire innovation, and help solve problems. What’s…
Have you had enough? Have you seen enough articles, posts, blogs, and podcasts discussing AI, including more than a dozen from me (here, and more elsewhere)? That’s a trick question. If your answer is yes – and you haven’t taken specific action – then your answer should still be no.…
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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