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…
With attacks on all things considered “woke,” there have been persistent assaults on the field of DEI. Florida governor Ron DeSantis recently stated that the acronym DEI, which stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion, should actually stand for “discrimination, exclusion, and indoctrination.” Some have even gone as far as to…
Kazakhstan tennis star Alexander Bublik courted on-court controversy at the U.S. Open on Monday when he uttered an ableist slur during his defeat to Austrian Dominic Thiem. Thiem won the 2020 Championship but has been beset by injury over the past few years. During the second set of his 6-3,…
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it’s especially apparent that no one in a company, not even the CEO, has all the answers. Just look at all the public discussion about getting employees to return to the office. In an irony that’s not lost on anyone who used Zoom’s video conferencing…
AI readiness at the organizational level takes a village. Keeping up with the world of AI advancements can be head-spinning. Depending on the day, you’ll see AI analysis that AI hype is living up to its reputation, as evidenced by Nvidia’s most recent earnings or others stating that we’re at…
Dr. Alveda Celeste King continues her uncle's legacy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, by carrying her last name as a diadem representing social justice, civil rights, and preserving human life. As an accomplished author, activist, and formerly occupying the position of state representative for the 28th District in the Georgia…
Last month while travelling in Norway, I had the pleasure of researching Norway and published in Forbes an article on this beautiful country’s advancements in AI. I had the recent pleasure of interviewing NORA.ai CEO, Klas Pettersen to appreciate his personal story as so often we think to be leading…
Nadine Dorries has finally stepped down as an MP, ending months of speculation with a blistering attack on the government — and bringing the divisive Boris Johnson era one step closer to conclusion. The former culture secretary’s bitter departure exemplifies the tensions plaguing Britain’s ruling Conservative Party as it tries…
School leaders and teachers take time-honored milestones into account as they plan for a successful new year. The anticipation of student schedules, teacher assignments, fresh school supplies, and back-to-school nights build an excited buzz in communities across the country. Schools are skilled at predicting activities that set the tone for…
Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September, which became a national holiday in 1894 to celebrate the contributions of American workers. It was sparked by labor activists pushing for greater workers’ rights, such as an eight-hour workday and the elimination of child labor. As we honor the…
In-house deployments of generative AI offer a number of key advantages. Here are five to consider. Although we’re still in the beginning stages of broad generative AI adoption, it’s already shown significant potential to transform businesses and industries. And while examples of early wins abound, organizations are still wrapping their…
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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