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…
New York Fashion Week officially came to a close last week as the unveilings of many Spring/Summer 2024 designs from fashion staples to up-and-coming designers graced runways with celebrity sightings from Hollywood it-girls Blake Lively, Winnie Harlow, and Sofia Richie to Billboard artists Swae Lee, YG, and Ella Mai. But…
Organizations today find themselves in an environment where adaptation isn’t just advantageous; it’s crucial. Those that fail to evolve in response to emerging trends and challenges risk falling behind, ultimately becoming irrelevant in the marketplace. Central to this is a growing recognition of the ‘Strategy as Leadership’ concept. No longer…
The World Economic Forum released some insightful data in its "The Future of Jobs Report 2023" in April. The report outlined several roles that are witnessing significant development while other roles that are clerical or secretarial are simultaneously on the decline, notably highlighting the STEM fields: "The fastest-growing roles relative…
eCommerce brands preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year could be in for a treat. TikTok has announced that it will begin subsidizing discounts for its sellers who use its newly-launched TikTok Shop — hoping to gain a strong foothold right out of the gate with US shoppers…
Only 12% of college students feel that they really belong on their college campus and 44% of students report feelings of depression. Yellowdig, a company that creates virtual learning communities, is working to create supportive spaces for students where they can be “part of the social fabric of their institution.”…
Your resume is the most important part of the job application process, because without a well-written one, hiring managers will not consider you. Not only does well-written mean that it is properly structured, contains all the right information, and is grammatically correct, but you should also write your resume in…
Today, most people take their checkout experience at the supermarket for granted. They push up their carts, unload their groceries and watch as the cashier scans item after item. It just makes sense, so much that older generations hardly remember the days when products were stamped with prices to be…
A “childcare cliff” is imminent: On September 30, the $24 billion in federal support for U.S. childcare, which came as a part of the pandemic-era American Rescue Plan, is set to expire. Economists project that this expiration of funding could result in the closure of as many as 70,000 childcare…
Our world is increasingly complex, uncertain, and volatile – with business leaders needing to navigate numerous internal and external drivers that require significant change. The constant threat of a recession, continued supply chain challenges, a tight labor market, increased competition, seemingly endless technological advances, and more, all create the need…
Spinal cord injuries from trauma, disease or degenerative disorders newly affect roughly 17,700 people in the U.S. each year, according to United Spinal Association, a national organization dedicated to advocacy, empowerment and independence for people with spinal cord injuries or disorders. Of those, approximately 78% are men with an average…
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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