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…
Think this is nice? It’s a version of the weekly Under 30 newsletter and would be even better in your inbox. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Today, September 15, marks the start of a month-long celebration highlighting the contributions and histories of the Hispanic and Latin-American communities across the U.S. This…
There is a work myth so toxic, so pervasive that it goes unchallenged by everyone except the world’s elite teams—the top 15% of teams the rest of us look at and wonder, why are they the disruptors? Why are they so great at innovation? It’s the myth that the more…
Let me take you back to 2021 when I met the just-launched Rocket Learning team. The model was simple. They leveraged WhatsApp, a tool that was already on everyone’s phone, to help Indian children get school-ready. In two years time, they served 1.75 million children. This week, they won Google.org…
Sustainability is more than just a business buzzword. As severe climate-related incidents like the Maui wildfire continue to make headlines, sustainability is becoming a very real concern for businesses and customers alike. In fact, nearly 80% of consumers in the United States say they consider sustainability in at least some…
A workplace environment has a profound influence, not only on individuals but also on our families and the world around us. Its impact on our well-being, productivity, and creativity is undeniable. This impact shapes our experiences and interactions, ultimately affecting our mental and emotional states. A supportive and inclusive workplace…
In an ever-evolving world, leadership development stands as the cornerstone for cultivating visionary minds and empowering individuals to drive transformative change. The success of any mission, vision, company, or project lies within leadership and its team. It can be challenging to know how to manage or lead people effectively. A…
Women face seemingly countless biases in the workplace that keep them from advancing to the top. Research indicates women are considered too old, too young, too ambitious, too self-effacing. In terms of pay equity, a long-held perception that women do not negotiate better salaries turns out to be false. New…
Gary Iles is the senior vice president of marketing and business development at TraceGains. Modern technology is needed to achieve modern outcomes, and this rings especially true for supply chains. Globally, many supply chains still rely on outdated technology and processes that have hindered their ability to deliver products to…
So “weak language” isn’t as bad as we thought, but does that mean we should use it more? Adam Grant’s recent article about women strategically using weak language at work challenges the notion that tentative language is wrong or ineffective. Historically women have been criticized for hedging (might, just, sort…
Stephanie Ricci contributed to this story. In an era where fashion retail is constantly evolving, Bernard Leblanc, CEO of Simons, is breaking tradition. With a history dating back to 1840, La Maison Simons is Canada's oldest privately-owned family business, and Leblanc is the first non-family member to lead the Quebec-based…
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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