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…
Like their for-profit counterparts, many nonprofits are working to reduce their own carbon footprints and promote sustainability. While reducing unnecessary waste has become an important goal for nonprofits, the focus on other obligations like funding and determining how to best leverage limited resources often takes precedence over sustainability. Fortunately, making…
The U.S. Census Bureau issued new long-term population projections which are gloomy for employers. The growth of the working age population in the current decade, from 2020 to 2030, will be the lowest since the Civil War. These projections indicate even less labor force growth than the previous figures, which…
The new year is almost upon us, and if you're like most people who are passionate about self-development, you're most likely scrambling to find some aspiration-worthy career goals to set for the year ahead. As a current or aspiring manager and leader, it's essential to not only lead your teams…
I'll admit, old-school white marble sculptures never really grabbed me - until I encountered Massimiliano Pelletti's work. This Italian maestro takes classical statues and cranks up the intensity, celebrating their imperfections while paying a respectful nod to tradition. I saw his sculptures at the Bowman Sculpture Gallery in Mayfair, his…
Two fifth of working mothers in the U.K. have turned down a promotion as a result of childcare pressures, and some 85% say that they have struggled to find a job that is able to accommodate their childcare needs, according to new research. The study conducted by The Fawcett Society,…
by John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice at London Business School Vaunting egos and untethered ambitions. Not an encouraging mix of characteristics for any company, but with WeWork in mind, it was the fuel which seemingly helped propel the company to soaring heights, and then drove it into the…
Humanitarian groups, including UNICEF, are calling for an immediate end to the unrelenting violence in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages. Hear what the children of Gaza, caught in a catastrophic situation, have to say. One month after at least 1,400 people, including more than 30 children, were…
Kathy Floam-Greenspan is the President of Pomerantz Marketing, a full-service B2B agency supporting regional, national and global SMBs. Lead generation as a concept is simple: Find buyers with a problem and provide a product or service that solves that problem. When your brand is a good fit, your leads will…
Last week, GOP front-runner Donald Trump pledged to create a new government-operated online university. Taking a page from the Sanders-Biden “free college” playbook, Trump’s “American Academy” would issue free degrees while applying National Conservatism’s taste for big government and industrial policy to higher education. The scheme would be funded by…
When attempting a career pivot, you might find yourself disproportionately focusing your efforts on the practical aspects of changing careers like reworking your resume, networking with people in your target industry, or brushing up on your interview skills. All these efforts are important. Equally important is dealing with the emotional…
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…
Sign in to your account