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…
In 2023, 11 million children, including 1 in 7 children of color, in the United States are living in poverty. Corem Coreano, Ryan Rivera, and Giancarlos Rodriguez — three Puerto Rican children who live in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia are among these children. They are also the subject of…
As there is no longer any disagreement that A.I. will change everything we do, it would be appropriate to stop asking “if” and start asking “how” – and the best place to start that conversation is to discuss leadership. Because it is the leaders – or future leaders – who…
As the holidays are approaching, Sean 'Diddy' Combs recently launched Empower Global, a one-stop shop marketplace for Black-owned businesses in fashion, art, and beauty. Combs remains committed to amplifying Black entrepreneurship because he is a stellar example of "what's possible," according to Deon Graham, chief brand officer at Combs Enterprise.…
The time has passed when a college degree would guarantee a lifetime of employment. For jobs of the future, both employers and job seekers need to focus on teaching and learning on the job. If you want a good job, you need to have a college degree. At least, that’s…
Female directors of independent films have reached a new milestone, according to the Indie Women report, which analyzed the movies showcased at various U.S. film festivals. For the first time, these festivals screened an equal number of documentaries directed by women and men. When it comes to storytelling outside of…
The U.K.’s student watchdog has been accused of being asleep at the wheel in the face of the looming higher education financial crisis. The Office for Students, along with Government, has not paid enough attention to the challenge of a squeeze on income at a time of rising costs for…
The world of elite college admissions has undergone seismic shifts within the last few years—the Covid-19 pandemic, advances in artificial intelligence, and recent landmark Supreme Court rulings have significantly impacted the means by which prestigious colleges evaluate potential applicants. More than ever before, admissions committees are viewing students’ extracurricular involvements…
Last week came the news of layoffs at Goldmans. Below these headlines is the story of Goldman’s failed attempt to enter consumer banking. Many will see this as evidence of the same old story for corporate innovation: big company with big dreams that get cut as soon as the going…
UNICEF is reaching children and families with emergency supplies after Storm Daniel swamped northeastern Libya, collapsing dams and washing away entire villages. Families are facing catastrophic flooding and landslides in northeastern Libya after Storm Daniel came ashore on Sept. 10, 2023, inundating communities along the country's Mediterranean coast with sudden,…
There’s no shortage of coverage on Barbie’s box office dominance, the result of bold filmmaking and a marketing launch that was more of a pop culture takeover than an ad campaign. The film became the highest grossing movie of 2023, and it’s also changing the conversation around the globe about…
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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