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…
Just last month Audible Theater celebrated its fifth Anniversary at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City. For half a decade Audible has presented cutting edge productions and live-recorded concerts that are ultimately released as Audible Originals. During the special celebration, before a packed crowd, artists who performed on…
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! What is your relationship to ambition? Has your professional ambition grown or evolved in unexpected ways in our…
“This is a very emotional, very people-driven business. If you're not a fan yourself, you're going to have a hard time.” Growing up in a leafy suburb of Boston, Wyc Grousbeck wanted to play for one of the local sports teams. Instead, he joined a venture capital firm and put…
One of the effects of my multitude of disabilities is respiratory sensitivity. Without divulging any specifics, suffice it to say my breathing is heavily influenced by certain chemicals found in solutions like household cleaners, air fresheners, and the like. The smoke from wildfires, most recently from those in Northern California…
What started with a hiring spree in talent acquisition, has turned into a function on fire. With pressure to cost cut, companies are restructuring talent acquisition functions and laying off recruiters. Leaders are divided on the future of the function and recruiters are wondering if they should rethink their careers.…
Stephanie Ricci contributed to this story. In an era of unprecedented global connectivity, the dynamics of leadership are evolving as borders blur, and workforces become increasingly diverse. But how can leaders, both seasoned and emerging, effectively adapt in this ever-shifting interconnected landscape? According to the CEO of Organon Kevin Ali,…
Artificial intelligence is emerging as the hot new trend of the decade, replacing functions and augmenting aspects of work through automation. People are using it for a range of purposes, from performing administrative tasks, to analyzing data, to creating content, to hiring, and even in the steps towards getting hired!…
A "go bag" is a pre-packed bag filled with essential items and supplies that you can quickly grab and take with you in case of an emergency or when you need to leave your home or current location in a hurry. The purpose of a go bag is to ensure…
Do you feel appreciated at work? When was the last time you were thanked for a job well done (or for anything)? Are you aware of the impact you’re making? If you’re like many employees today, the answer is a resounding no/not nearly enough! Leaders and companies weren’t necessarily great…
Women are more ambitious than before the pandemic, and workplace flexibility may be helping women to pursue their ambitions, according to the just-released Women in the Workplace Report 2023 from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company, the largest study on the state of women in corporate America. “There have been a…
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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