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…
Many of America’s big bosses want their employees back in the office ASAP, arguing that sharing a physical workplace makes them more creative and productive. But is that impulse based on good evidence? Or is it just “executive nostalgia?” By Jena McGregor, Forbes Staff CEOs love data. It drives decisions…
Qamar Zaman is an American Entrepreneur and the Founder of KISS PR Brand Story. In the dynamic field of public relations and marketing, three primary media types form the crux of a comprehensive strategy: owned, paid and earned media. Startups that master these three media types lay the foundation for…
Think this is nice? It’s a version of the weekly Under 30 newsletter and would be even better in your inbox. This summer, I got the opportunity to sit down with 15 of our Ohio-based Under 30 listers to hear about their entrepreneurial journeys ahead of our 2023 Forbes Under…
In the intricate landscape of employment law, the Lone Star State has recently taken a bold step by preempting local laws and ordinances that surpass or conflict with state laws, such as Austin’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, or “ban the box” law. This move carries significant implications for employers in…
It seems to workers that upper management’s strategies and actions are often cloaked in mystery, as they secretly plot in their buttressed conference rooms while employees are left on the outside looking in. To understand why your managers do certain things, you need to follow the incentives offered by the…
Founder of Prosh Marketing, a fractional CMO & marketing agency that helps startups & SMBs build their marketing practice and go to market. When it comes to startups, building a strong brand is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. With fierce competition and constant noise, branding serves as an essential…
This is a published version of the Forbes Daily newsletter, you can sign-up to get Forbes Daily in your inbox here. Good morning, This week, wildfires continued to rage in Maui, and at least 111 people have died. What is now the deadliest fire in recent U.S. history was spread…
In the pursuit to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, companies are seeking the best strategies to increase the number of diverse applicants applying to job openings. While hiring more diverse candidates sounds simple enough, even when organizations take specific measures to improve DEI, their efforts sometimes…
As voice search becomes more and more popular among internet users, companies are looking to optimize their websites to capitalize on the shift away from text-based searches and ensure that they rank higher in voice-based search results. Because voice search is still fairly new, however, best practices for SEO in…
One of the most pertinent challenges for coaching professionals is securing a consistent stream of new clients. From networking and referrals to content marketing and social media outreach, coaches can employ a myriad of techniques to attract potential clients. However, uncovering the ultimate strategy that consistently brings in qualified leads…
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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