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…
It’s earnings season — the shareholder’s version of report card day. By and large, it seems like companies are doing well. We managed to fend off a recession and businesses ran tighter ships, resulting in better earnings — some exceptional. Yet, even with this great overall picture, there’s more to…
I see you checking email from your lounge chair on the beach. What’s going on here? Aren’t you on vacation? New research shows that one in five US workers are being asked to work through their vacation this summer. Are you one of them? Over two-thirds of Americans continue to…
You want to be seen as a leader, but your job title and lack of direct reports seem to communicate low-rank status. I have good news! Being recognized as a leader isn't solely for those with VP, CXO, and Manager in their title. To get your colleagues and supervisors to…
Worry and anxiety among the American workforce is at an all-time high. As a nation, people are concerned about wildfires and climate change, political and racial unrest, mass shootings and the Russia-Ukraine war. In the workplace, employees and employers face tight budgets, inflation woes, the aftereffects of Covid and heated…
Last week Louisville, Kentucky made national news with a school bussing disaster that resulted in stranded students and children arriving home, in some cases pee soaked and unfed and well after dark. A variety of causes have been considered for the fiasco, including the computer program given the job of…
Everyone in the Geneus family is a doctor — either an M.D. or a Ph.D. Education is highly valued by the family, and parents Jacques and Chantal Geneus made sure to instill a love of learning and an obligation to help others in their children. Vladimir is the oldest, then…
Some people estimate that anywhere from 50% to over 80% of positions are filled through networking. Of course, you can’t talk about this subject without mentioning LinkedIn—the world's largest professional network on the internet. With over 900 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is a powerful tool. Even recruiters find it useful,…
You find a job you like. You decide to create or update your resume and hit "apply." Weeks or months pass, and you hear nothing back from the recruiter or employer. Did you use the right resume format to get your message across, that you are the best candidate for…
In the bustling corridors of Silicon Valley, the mantra of "move fast and break things" has long been a guiding principle. But when it comes to the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily lives, this approach is akin to playing with fire in a room filled with…
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT are changing how universities teach future financial leaders. Students need to learn how to use AI and ChatGPT properly, understand AI’s limitations and know when they can appropriately use AI. According to Anthony Cardillo, more than 77% of companies are either using or exploring the use…
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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