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…
Founder, Digital Day. One of the best strategies for reaching and interacting with your target audience in the digital world nowadays is influencer marketing. It's been estimated that the global influencer market is currently worth $21.1 billion. Through influencer marketing, you can take advantage of the credibility and trust that…
Last month, research by professional services firm PwC found that a quarter of U.K. workers planned to quit their jobs within the next 12 months. The ongoing cost of living crisis is a key driver for people deciding to switch roles, with almost half (47%) of the U.K. workforce having…
The Van Gelder sisters have built a successful brand around the dialog between traditional Indian adornment and present-day design, creating contemporary jewels that sit alongside an extensive family collection of heritage pieces. Since 1980, the family business has brought antique Indian jewelry to the West, via the charming Dutch city…
In the fast-paced world of negotiations and difficult conversations, it's all too common to encounter rude, disrespectful, and aggressive behavior. Dealing with situations like this can be emotionally challenging, leaving us feeling hurt, defensive, and frustrated. However, there's a powerful mindset that can help us navigate these encounters with grace…
There’s a thin line between a job and a career. A “job” is a means to survive. A “career” takes you on a journey where you positively impact the world around you. The average person spends 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Mistakes are bound to be made. Instead…
By Terri L Wilder, MSW, HIV/Aging Policy Advocate Did you know that HIV-related stigma and ageism have a profound impact on the well-being and rights of older people living with HIV? These prejudices lead to adverse health outcomes, hinder effective HIV care and prevention, and diminish quality of life. As…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! Yesterday afternoon, finding myself one of the users affected by Whatsapp’s global outage, I ran to Twitter, Slack…
The Women’s World Cup prize pool totals $110 million this year, compared to $30 million the last time the women played a World Cup in 2019. The pay increase is largely due to the efforts of the U.S. Women’s team and their counterparts around the world to highlight the gender…
In times of chaos and uncertainty, we often find ourselves overwhelmed, reacting impulsively to the stresses of the moment. It's only later that we may realize we could have responded with more grace, poise and thoughtfulness. This lack of resilience often stems from depletion — when we are physically, emotionally…
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data revealed by Fundera, around 20% of small businesses fail within their first year and approximately 50% of small businesses fail in their fifth year. For Black women business owners, these figures may be even more staggering; J.P. Morgan Chase reported that Black women…
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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