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…
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the word "innovation" gets thrown around quite a bit. However, it's crucial for leaders, especially those in C-suite roles, to grasp the nuanced differences between Disruptive Innovation and Destructive Innovation. Despite the similarity in names, they are not interchangeable.Several years ago, I was one…
Seemingly overnight, artificial intelligence became the most exciting new technology. As it relates to businesses, AI has become a positive game changer for recruiting, retention, learning and development programs. In an interview with Salesforce interim chief people officer Nathalie Scardino, she discussed how the cloud computing and social enterprise software-as-a-service…
We’re all familiar with loyalty points and rewards, and most readers use them regularly. However, many loyalty programs offer rewards that participants don’t fully utilize. Consumers are on the lookout for new ways through which they can unlock their purchases’ full value. I recently spoke with Aron Alexander, CEO and…
Great customer experiences don’t happen behind a desk or in a corner office. They occur on the front line as customers engage with employees and services. Customer-obsessed leaders are foundational to a strong customer experience strategy. But being customer-obsessed requires leaders to know and interact with their customers. The best…
Denis Sinelnikov is the CEO of Media Components and Curis Digital, an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency. AI has exploded in popularity in 2023. From businesses getting started with AI to teens chatting with sophisticated bots on their phones to a lawyer attempting to use AI for legal research, it…
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $76 million in funding to support four physics centers intended to conduct groundbreaking research into some of the field’s most challenging questions. The support comes through NSF’s Physics Frontiers Centers program and ranges from $14 million to $25 million per center over six…
As the holiday season approaches, many service-based solopreneurs will find themselves at a critical point where balancing their workload and sustaining revenue becomes paramount. With clients often taking extended time off and readjusting budgets for the upcoming year, solopreneurs need to adopt proactive strategies to avoid the dreaded end-of-year slump.…
The role of a business development leader has evolved beyond immediate goals and short-term gains, especially in today's business world. The visionary leader of today must possess the ability to perceive, plan and execute strategies that stretch far into the future. This shift in perspective is essential for organizational growth…
Imagine you're interviewing for a new job. You arrive at the office, the hiring manager greets you, and then walks you into the kitchen to offer a refreshment.You might be getting set up for the "coffee cup test" — an interview technique that's gotten a lot of attention on social…
As a startup gains traction and scales its operations, the role of the CEO and founder evolves from being a hands-on leader to a strategic visionary. One pivotal step in this evolution is the establishment of a formal board of directors, a process that requires careful consideration and planning. Here,…
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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