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…
“Don’t get used to working remotely”—These are the words Kristi LeBlanc heard from her boss after just having three kids in the span of 26 months. The day she returned to the office from maternity leave after having twins, the managing partner told her that he hoped she didn’t get…
In business, success is not solely defined by financial gain or professional achievements; it is also about the well-being and fulfillment of individuals within the organization. Positive psychology, a field dedicated to studying human flourishing, provides invaluable insights and strategies to transform how we approach business and unlock the untapped…
Imagine, if you will, a time when writing code was an arduous task, limited only to those with years of education and experience. A time when, much like a painter creating a masterpiece, each line of code had to be meticulously crafted and curated. Then, like a magic spell, generative…
Leadership Coach & Facilitator For The Left-Brained Analytical Leader & Founder of JAS Leadership. Storytelling is a powerful component of successful commercial brands. The compelling movie Air delves into the fascinating backstory of Nike and Michael Jordan. We associate Apple with Steve Jobs and his innovative drive. Starbucks is the…
China’s economy is in a sorry state. The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter disappointed both official and unofficial expectations. All sectors showed weakness, though some worse than others. China will fail to achieve its already reduced 5% real growth target for this year. The blame for…
Bill Fanning is the CEO and Co-Founder of Greetr, a candidate engagement platform, and a passionate diversity advocate. Life has a way of presenting us with physical, mental and emotional challenges that may push us to our limits. For me, some of these moments manifested because I decided to do…
Much of this season’s news is connected—from the reactions to Disney and Bud Light, to arguments about Florida’s race-based curricular changes to challenges on the US/Mexico border. And in the July 25th Emmett Till monument dedication, President Biden remarked “Silence is Complicity,” adding, "Darkness and denialism can hide much but…
Are you on a quest to find your passion at work? According to Alina Tugend's recent piece in The New York Times, 'The Overrated Pursuit of Passion at Work”, you may want to pause and reconsider. Through a critical lens, Tugend explores how the widespread and undying quest for passion…
The shift to hybrid work brings both opportunities and challenges for organizations and employees. With some team members in the office and others working remotely, it can be difficult to foster cohesion, collaboration, and productivity. That's where etiquette comes in. Following certain rules of hybrid etiquette can help create an…
You've been interviewing for months and finally got a job offer. In today's economic environment, that would make most people burst into song and do a happy dance in their living room. But what if, after thinking long and hard, you decide it’s not the right career move? Maybe the…
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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