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…
What is the job of an admissions officer in 2023? The role that dominates the imagination of the American public is that of gatekeeper. They are seen combing through students' applications, essays, transcripts, test scores, and interviews to make tightly contested decisions that will profoundly impact a child’s future. Certainly,…
In a March 2023 survey of 3,150 people, undertaken by Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence, an alarming 52 percent of respondents reported feeling exhausted, stressed, and burned out at work, with 60 percent of employees seriously considering quitting for another employer due to the negative impact on physical, social, and mental…
I admit I was a bit surprised to see such a strong positive reaction to my last Forbes article, “How to Improve Your ‘Executive Presence’? Balance Advocacy and Inquiry.” It has quickly become one of the most-viewed articles I’ve ever written for Forbes, and several dozen people e-mailed me with…
Starting a new job is supposed to be exciting and full of promise, a stepping stone towards a brighter future. But what happens when that new opportunity turns out to be more like a sinking ship? It’s important to see the signs before it’s too late! Toxic workplaces may come…
It’s clear that AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay. It’s now being used in all sorts of different fields and industries, and making waves in the way we do things. While there may be some concern that these AI tools may replace people in their jobs, I think there’s…
In today's hyper-connected world, scaling a business and building a personal brand has become a vital endeavor. Whether you're an entrepreneur, C-suite executive, founder or professional, how you present yourself online can make a world of difference in your success and the tools you use now can make an impact…
Entrepreneurship was given considerable importance by the graduating students, recent grads and employers surveyed by Bloomberg Businessweek for its Best B-School Rankings 2023. Top grades in this index helped vault the Stanford Graduate School of Business to first place in the overall rankings. What’s important to survey responders gets boosted…
It’s a shame that some recruiters and hiring managers get deterred by resumes with career gaps. Taking breaks in your career should be encouraged, not something that should cause any concerns about your employability. If you have a resume gap, it’s understandable to have some doubts about your chances for…
Imposter syndrome is becoming increasingly common in today's workplace for people of all backgrounds. However, it seems to be more prevalent among minorities, such as Hispanics working in Corporate America. Imposter syndrome is a persistent and nagging feeling often accompanying the Hispanic community's journey to success. As a Hispanic and…
The path to business success is often laden with unexpected twists and turns. An aspiring entrepreneur may invest time, energy and resources into developing what they believe is a game-changing startup idea, only to have it turned inside-out and upside-down by a focus group. Naturally, the experience will leave them…
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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