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…
How long will your company survive if all of your competitors instantly become 30% more productive? What if your competitors are suddenly 50% more productive? That might sound like hyperbole or fear-mongering, but new research shows it's anything but. In one recent MIT study, managers, marketers, HR professionals, consultants, and…
There’s a strong connection between investing in customer experience and increasing the bottom line. But what happens to CX budgets during economic uncertainty, inflation, and changing customer priorities? In 2023, many companies are looking for ways to cut costs and tighten their purse strings, and many (55%) customers have limited…
Football Australia looked at the Women’s Euros in England and the Men’s World Cup in Qatar while making its legacy plan beyond the Women’s World Cup, the governing body’s CEO, James Johnson, told Forbes in an interview. Australia, co-hosts of the ongoing Women’s World Cup with New Zealand, released “Legacy…
It’s no secret that the job search can be hard to navigate. There is so much to think about, particularly if you’re conducting your search whilst still in your current role. But if you’re not vigilant and proactive, you could be sabotaging your job search with unfortunate errors and all…
I have recently read several articles about the current shortage of accountants and how these shortages are impacting public accounting firms and large companies. Two recent articles that I particularly enjoyed reading were The Accountant Shortage Is Showing Up In Financial Statements written by Mark Maurer from the Wall Street…
You’ve finally found what you think is your dream job and decided to apply. A few days later, the employer contacts you for a pre-screening interview, which is thrilling. Before you know it, you are asked to complete a take-home test, personality assessment, case study, five 30-minute interviews with the…
The date is January 15, 2001. You were beginning to do some research for a paper you were writing. Your first step was, as expected, Encyclopedia Britannica. The oldest and most respected English language encyclopedia in the world – first published in 1768 in Edinburgh, Scotland – the first copy…
The past decade has seen the rise and fall of many businesses, but amidst this fluctuation, there's one woman in Los Angeles who has been able to translate her passion for reading into a thriving bookstore. Annabelle's Book Club LA is not just a shop filled with pages; it's a…
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're likely aware of the buzz surrounding Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer,' a film that delves into the life of the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb.' Alongside the highly anticipated 'Barbie' film, 'Oppenheimer' has captured the attention of audiences and critics alike, earning critical acclaim…
Words — from both Beijing and corporations — sound sweet, but reality is less encouraging. Beijing says that it is open for business and that it welcomes foreign investment but has made doing business in China more difficult than ever. Corporate executives speak of engaging China and then send their…
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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