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…
My father was raised in Watts, a low-income community in south Los Angeles. For him, education was the key to a life free of fear. I remember him telling me stories about the neighborhood as a kid. He was fortunate to live in a two-parent household full of unconditional love…
What do searing global temperatures, the meltdown of Twitter and the rise of AI have in common? Our crisis of leadership. Wherever you look right now—from corporate boardrooms to international institutions to the political campaign trail— it seems that leaders are out of their depths, unable to cope with the…
A recent report by McKinsey and Company issues a bold challenge: graduate ten million more students than currently projected over the next 20 years. This is the latest in a set of audacious challenges issued in the rough wake of all that ails higher education today. Like so many other…
Wellbeing is a challenge. People are struggling with stress, suffering with unhappiness and wishing for greater health. But a new study demonstrates an amazingly simple way to boost your wellness and your happiness: Have a face-to-face conversation with a friend or colleague once per day. Wellbeing On the Rocks Plenty…
Republican Attorneys General of 13 states sent a letter to Fortune 100 CEOs. Highlighting the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned Affirmative Action in college admissions, the letter explicitly directs executives to avoid the use of racial preferences in corporate hiring practices. “Racial discrimination in employment and contracting is…
Human capital is a fundamental pillar of organizational success, yet it presents a significant challenge for family offices. Not only are inflation and a talent shortage escalating staffing costs, but the very nature of family offices inherently creates complexities that often hinder talent acquisition and retention. With the rise in…
In the wake of the global pandemic, the world of work has undergone a seismic shift. The traditional office, with its cubicles and conference rooms, has been replaced by home offices, coffee shops, and even remote corners of the world. But what if we could take this a step further?…
The heliotropic effect is the tendency for any living thing to be drawn toward energy. For example, if you put a plant on a windowsill, it will eventually lean toward the window where the sun comes in, soaking up those rays as the nourishment it needs to sustain its life.…
If you suffer a limiting condition, such as fading eyesight, mobility issues or total vision loss, technology can be the difference between leading in business and falling behind. Many executives experience common ailments such as farsightedness or broken limbs, temporary setbacks such as recovery from eye surgery or more permanent…
Meka White Morris was hired in 2021 as the Twins' first chief revenue officer. Today she faces the task of increasing income for a team that’s valued at $1.4 billion. A few items immediately capture your attention in the office of one of the highest-ranking Black female executives in Major…
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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