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…
Providing good feedback to colleagues is important for professional and personal growth. Yet for many people, giving feedback can be uncomfortable and even anxiety-inducing. You worry about offending others, saying the "wrong" thing, or coming across as too critical. But avoiding difficult feedback conversations prevents opportunities for improvement and stagnates…
The complex regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pressing challenge for businesses. Governments are approaching AI through the same piecemeal lens as other emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing, and even data privacy. In the absence of a single unified set of cohesive federal guidelines, state…
This summer is shaping up to be a spectacular season for sports fans. The Tour de France and Wimbledon are already underway, and later this month, you’ll have a chance to cheer on the U.S. women’s national soccer team (USWNT) as they vie for their fifth Women’s World Cup championship,…
U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe said her decision to announce her retirement before the Women’s World Cup will help her enjoy and focus on helping the team win a record third consecutive title at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Rapinoe, who turned 38 this month, said at the weekend…
Today, award-winning gynaecological health startup Daye announces the launch of the world’s first virtual Period Pain Clinic to help women and assigned female at birth (AFAB) individuals identify the root cause of their period pain and gain easy access to diagnostic information to help them manage their symptoms appropriately. Nine…
Are AI content generators the end of our ability to think and write—or a tool to take these skills further? The genie’s out of the bottle. The cat’s out of the bag. Pandora’s box has been flung wide open. Whatever your preferred metaphor to describe something that can’t be reversed,…
As we navigate the complex labyrinth of problem-solving, we often find ourselves stuck in the monochromatic monotony of a single perspective. Edward De Bono, a pioneer in the field of lateral and creative thinking, offers a vibrant palette to paint our thought process - the "Six Thinking Hats".Practically, this means…
Stating the obvious here: DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) programming is being challenged (and some may even say attacked) like never before. It has even become a campaign issue with some lawmakers seeking to ban DEI altogether. Corporate DEI budgets continue to get sliced and pared down and DEI professionals…
Bold, assertive self-confidence can be conceptualized as an unshakable faith in one's abilities, skills and competence. It's a firm conviction in one's potential to navigate obstacles, achieve set objectives and make informed decisions. More than simple self-assurance, bold, assertive self-confidence involves proactive action based on your deeply held beliefs, instilling…
"It’s happening, and it will transform your operations and strategy”. In 2015, a Harvard Business Review article made that very prediction about industrial 3D printing: the process of creating a physical object from a 3D digital model. In the article, which was called "The 3-D Printing Revolution", author Richard D’Aveni…
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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