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…
One in five adult Americans is neurodiverse, which means they learn differently. And that’s okay. It’s time to meet them where they’re at in the classroom and in the workplace. While the “Great Resignation” has eased, I’m not sure I totally buy that we’ve transitioned into what some have called…
How does a guy who, in his own words, "doesn't know shit about country music" wind up partnering with 10-time Grammy-nominee superstar Eric Church to launch an award-winning whiskey company?Subscribe to Get a Real Job on Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | EntrepreneurIf you'd like to know the answer, then…
While summer may be coming to an end, thanks to Tinder, the fun is just beginning — for introverts, that is. The online dating application recently released its dating guide geared toward introverts created alongside Devyn Simone, renowned matchmaker and Tinder’s Resident Relationship Expert. The guide, released last month, features…
In the modern business landscape, the wellbeing of employees is no longer a peripheral concern. And it has become a central metric in determining the effectiveness of hybrid work policies, as found in new survey research from the Information Services Group.Of course, people have better wellbeing if they have greater…
With the live-action “Barbie” movie approaching its release date, Barbie seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. For many millennials, Barbie dolls were an iconic staple of their childhood. But the Barbie nostalgia may not translate for the younger generations that have now become Barbie’s target audience. A…
Speakers bureaus have significant opportunities post-COVID, if they leverage partnership, technology, and trust. That’s according to my interviews with two leaders of speakers bureaus - Nick Gold, Managing Director of Speakers Corner, and Rich Tiller, President of the Professional Speakers Network - as well as someone who works extensively with…
A shift in workplace policies during the pandemic meant increased flexibility for many U.S. workers in remote roles, and some of them aren't willing to give that up.The 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. window that traditionally marks the end of the workday has become a "dead zone" for workers who…
The July 13 letter (“Letter”) from a group of Republican state attorneys general to Fortune 100 CEOs opens a new, and decidedly challenging, chapter in the evolving relationship between state government and corporate workforce initiatives. The Letter was signed by 13 attorneys general from mostly southern, western and border states.…
Every month, the National Federation of Independent Business asks its members to name their most pressing problem. The survey lists lots of possible answers — taxes, regulations, labor, and more — but as of April, about a quarter of small businesses continue to list inflation at or near the top…
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Students for Fair Admissions (SSFA) in their case against Harvard University and University of North Carolina, effectively ending race-conscious admissions in U.S. colleges and universities. As the landmark decision sent shockwaves throughout higher education, universities insisted that they would comply with the Court’s…
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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