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…
Boards of directors and C suite executives whose companies’ functions are all located within the confines of the firms’ home markets face far more complex—and commercially vital—business decisions about designing and executing effective ESG and sustainability strategies than they might think. Otherwise “domestic” firms are not immune to the porosity…
According to the EEOC, age discrimination is still a concern in the workplace. 22% of claims in recent years involve age discrimination, and the impact of resolving these cases can cost companies millions of dollars. Notably, paying attention and being proactive about ensuring your workforce practices inclusive behaviors is worth…
Dorion Renaud, the founder and CEO of Buttah Skin, is unveiling his new anti-aging line, Buttah Eternal. His aging control products have resonated with his core audience and captured new consumers. Renaud explains he started with 3000 units and sold out the first weekend the line debuted. Approximately, Buttah Eternal…
As summer began, the United States Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions. Despite the decision's sole focus on public universities, the ripple effect has spread (and is continuing to expand) into various sectors of society; this is particularly evident in the corporate workplace, as many leaders are wondering…
Duet AI assistant after extensive testing with 1M users of Workspace apps customers paying for: Gmail, GDrive, GSlides, GDocs, etc the Duet AI for Google Workspace is now released. Some of the unique features I already love are note-taking tool that generates summaries and action items in Google Meet, a…
We've been told traditionally that you need a four-year degree to land a high salary job. But for many, due to limited finances or other personal circumstances, this is not possible. The good news is that you can still secure your career and earn a high, stable income, even as…
There’s a problem lurking in your business. Depending on the size of your company, it's costing thousands or millions of dollars every single year in lost productivity. This problem is so insidious and so inherent in the way most knowledge workers operate that you may not even notice it any…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! This past weekend, Olympian Simone Biles competed for the U.S. Gymnastics Championship title—and won in convincing form. The…
This is the second article in a series about how to be a better public speaker. Check out the first article here. As a speaker trainer, one of the most frequent challenges I flag for my clients is to lose the ‘ums,” those filler words that happen when your brain…
When it comes to landing your dream job, your cover letter can be your strongest ally. A well-crafted cover letter goes beyond just reiterating your resume—it's a chance to showcase your personality, highlight your relevant skills and explain why you're the perfect fit for the position. In a competitive job…
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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