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…
While the United States does not have a 25% unemployment rate like the 1930s, many Americans feel like they are struggling, worried about their deteriorating financial situation and are working harder and longer hours, only to stagnate or fall behind. On TikTok, this zeitgeist is called the "Silent Depression," comparing…
The College Board announced it was eliminating SAT subject tests in January 2021 and the essay section of the SAT in June of 2021, stating that the purpose was to “reduce and simplify demands on students.” In its announcement, they mentioned a number of reasons, from the wider availability of…
“I think what makes [Challenge Accepted] special is that it's a show that would have never ever got greenlit at any other studio,” Michelle Khare said after winning Show of the Year at the 2023 Streamy Awards, which garnered over 15 million views. “It's a show that got made because…
With the right support, U.S. military veterans can bring a plethora of transferable skills to the civilian workplace. Every Labor Day, we pause our daily routine to honor all the workers who keep our economy moving. But this past Labor Day meant a little more than that for veterans seeking…
Growing up in Virginia, Dr. Jennifer Tsai developed a series of eye conditions which caused her to need glasses—thick, oversized ones due to high prescriptions—from elementary school through high school. She almost lost her vision in high school after getting a corneal ulcer. Then in college, it was discovered during…
In his book Collective Illusions, former high school dropout-turned-Harvard-professor and Stand Together partner Todd Rose reveals how much of our thinking is informed by false assumptions that lead to decisions we don’t agree with privately. For instance, buying into the false premise that everybody needs a traditional four-year college degree.…
The recent TikTok trend focusing on "managing up" has generated significant buzz within the professional community. While leadership courses abound, few explore the art of managing up, causing controversy and antagonistic points of view. It's a skill set that can be just as crucial if not more so, to significantly…
Currently, many children who cannot afford a proper meal are defined as food insecure. This means reliable access to food. Compounding the issue is many who owe school meal debt are part of families who earn too much to be considered for free or reduced lunch but also earn too…
Leaders who inspire their teams understand the significance of their words and the impact they have on their colleagues’ morale and performance. A subtle yet profound shift in language that can elevate leadership is replacing directives such as, “Why don't you ...” with more collaborative terms such as: “May I…
When you get to a second interview, you’re in a positive position to make an impact and secure the job you want. It’s evidence that you’ve passed the first hurdles for the role and the organization sees potential in you. But while it’s cause for celebration, it’s also cause for…
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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