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…
Before I go on my rant about poor customer service, allow me to start this article with a story about something quite uncommon – exceptional customer service! My wife and I stumbled on this haven that's a walking trail, petting zoo, food truck park, beer garden and live music stage…
Many employees find themselves not only navigating the challenges of their professional careers but also shouldering the responsibilities of caring for a loved one. Balancing these dual roles can be a daunting task, leading to burnout, decreased productivity and a decline in overall well-being. Here, Forbes Human Resources Council members…
I'm known professionally as a customer service consultant, customer experience trainer and training designer, which means, in plain English, that I work every day to improve the experience my client companies offer to their customers.I probably have the greatest job in the world, and it's especially great when a solution…
“To Whom It May Concern” is a common phrase used in written communication when the name of the person being addressed is not available. It is also used when there is more than one reader. The phrase is typically used in a professional context on documents such as job applications…
In 2022, companies worldwide spent an estimated $791M conducting employee engagement surveys. That amount is expected to be $911M by the end of 2023 and top $2,753M by 2030. What is driving this exponential increase? Employee engagement correlates with performance, and employee performance predicts company performance. In today’s post-COVID workplace,…
Restaurant365's Tony Smith knows he's not a social media expert. Few people are. Still, the software company executive has been able to prove that authenticity is a powerful tool for building a devoted following online.He believes that true connections are built on honesty, not a facade. It's important to let…
Negotiation, often seen as a series of strategic maneuvers, is, at its core, an art form. It involves intricate dances of words and ideas, and for entrepreneur Dr. Daniel Moses, it has been the cornerstone of his remarkable journey from an Uber driver to a property mogul with portfolio worth…
Maria Telleria immigrated to America from Mexico as a teenager, earned a Ph.D. at MIT and became a successful entrepreneur. Canvas, the company she cofounded with Kevin Albert, developed a robot that uses AI to increase worker safety and productivity when finishing drywall. “Immigrants have founded or cofounded nearly two-thirds…
Professional development goals are the driving force behind career advancement and are key to fulfillment and engagement. A new study shows 39% say they’ll likely leave their company within the next year for a job that offers better learning and development opportunities; among Gen Z and Millennials, that number rises…
This is a published version of the Forbes Daily newsletter, you can sign-up to get Forbes Daily in your inbox here. Good morning, Like many people, I logged endless hours playing Animal Crossing on my Nintendo Switch during the pandemic. But the next evolution of the Nintendo console could open…
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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