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…
The women on Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list are executives and CEOs, mothers and caretakers, leaders and founders. And some are all of the above. They are solid proof that women at any age can be celebrated for so much more than unrealistic expectations, and harmful stereotypes that women face…
This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Tyler Ashby, president at Agents Only Technologies.Google was a dream opportunity that offered me career validation, financial security and a sense of personal pride.Before joining Google, I spent 20 years in the customer service and business process outsourcing field. Specifically, I…
edX, the online learning platform from 2U, Inc. is partnering with several leading U.S. universities to launch a new Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp. According to edX, the online program is designed for learners with little to no prior technical AI training who want to build the AI skills necessary for…
The rapid shift to hybrid and remote work during the pandemic led to an explosion of virtual meetings. While meetings aimed to foster collaboration, they often created a sense of being overwhelmed which reduced productivity. As organizations settle into long-term hybrid and remote work arrangements, addressing meeting-overwhelm is a top…
I'm often asked how I determine the guests on my podcast, Launch Your Business. The answer is pretty simple. I just think back to when I first started my business and all the associated challenges and confusion that I experienced.Then, I bring on the people that I wish I could…
In the rapidly evolving world of AI and machine learning, businesses are trying to keep up with ever-changing needs. However, there is only so much experienced talent to go around. A company called Tribe AI focuses exclusively on staffing and training this tsunami of needs across the tech talent ecosystem.…
I rolled my eyes so hard that I swear I could hear my mom say, "They're going to get stuck like that," the first time a friend suggested running the 4x4x48 Goggins Challenge back in March of 2022. Why on Earth would I want to run 4 miles every 4…
Let me say right off the bat that using ChatGPT to write your thought-leadership articles or other materials will not help you build your personal brand. Although I’m sure that someday AI will be able to mimic your personality and style and express your point of view, it is certainly…
Equity plays a key role in shaping company culture, enhancing innovation, and ensuring an organization's sustainability in a dynamic socio-political environment. Regrettably, despite being a crucial factor, companies struggle to address and solve equity issues effectively. In conversation with Dr. Pierce Otlhogile-Gordon, we explore four organizational behaviors and habits that…
When you think of bosses pushing people to the brink of quitting their jobs, you imagine the flagrant, overbearing, yelling and toxic type of manager who chastises you in front of your peers. However, there are other approaches bosses are taking to get workers out the door that are much…
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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