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…
Tyler James Williams partnered with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to amplify early childcare and children’s development in the areas of "lack of funding, workforce shortages, cultural and language challenges, and implicit bias, disproportionately affect children of color and children from low-income families," according to the official press release. The Abbott…
In the latest episode of his podcast Club Random, host Bill Maher objects to the ethos behind the Writers Guild of America strike. “What I find objectionable about the philosophy of the strike it seems to be, they have really morphed a long way from 2007’s strike, where they kind…
Google Cloud Next 2023 took place in San Francisco last week, and it’s clear Google is feeling the heat when it comes to generative AI. The company announced a range of services and upgrades coming down the line for enterprise teams and developers, some of which are already generally available.…
I'm a great loser. Before I explain just how good I am at it — and why you should work at it, too — you need to know two things about me:First, I'm a day trader. Much of the investing world values the long-term "buy and hold" strategy. Warren Buffett…
As the summer draws to a close, many teams will be thinking about coming together for an offsite. The stakes for these gatherings are high. Employee engagement, collaboration and connection have faltered in the last three years of remote and hybrid teams. Even among devotees of remote work, many crave…
As an entrepreneur, you are predisposed to say "yes," which can open you up to new possibilities and opportunities to help grow your business. That magic word can bring in new contacts, thoughts, opportunities and finances to support you. It makes you a risk-taker — and after all, taking calculated…
Kyle Cooke, best known for his role on the reality show Summer House, is a true entrepreneur. He attended Babson College, which has been named the best college for entrepreneurship. And while he was there, guess what he did? He started a business. He founded a profitable moving company, which…
"We are no longer looking for all-knowing, command and control leaders of the past. These traditional leaders are no longer fit for purpose and frequently fail to put people at the center of their decision-making. These leaders, who often see themselves as the smartest person in the room, are unable…
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how central meaningful connection is to the human experience. Connection is everything—our health and well being quite literally depend on it. Speaking from my own experience, being in the business of helping others connect is a uniquely rewarding endeavor. But…
No matter where you go, store shelves burst with tantalizing snacks designed to get kids begging their parents to buy. But too often, these treats are ultra-processed foods filled with sugar and harmful additives known to do serious damage to our health and to the planet. As children worldwide head…
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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