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…
Access to a lawyer can be a daunting and, in many cases, prohibitively expensive experience, particularly for individuals and small businesses. One of the reasons for its exclusivity is that there are only 1.3 million lawyers in the US, according to American Bar Association, for more than 260 million adults…
One of the marquee accessibility features coming to iOS 17 this fall is something Apple is calling Personal Voice. As I reported in May, Personal Voice blends poignancy with functionality by giving people—and their families—who cope with certain conditions, such as ALS, the ability to record their voices using randomized…
What are a few ways to get to your personal finance goals and accomplish what you want? 1. Have an all-in-solution to keep your bills low A recent Experian survey showed that 66% of Americans are actively looking for ways to trim expenses from their monthly budget. Some of us…
Attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial endeavor for any organization that wishes to succeed. Sadly, for most CEOs, the focus is on attracting talent rather than retaining it. Consider, for example, the ubiquity of referral programs, whereas retention programs are almost non-existent. Far too many companies think that…
Trust is a deep and visceral feeling, particularly in the context of the work environment. If you ask any leader who they trust on their team, their reaction is usually instantaneous – they can easily categorize their colleagues into two columns on a piece of paper – the ones they…
If the Streamy Awards could dream up their perfect host, it may very well be Matthew Patrick. Together with his partner Stephanie Patrick, he’s blazed the trail for creators and championed internet culture just as The Streamy Awards has done with their events for over a decade now. But the…
It's easy for leaders to get caught in the relentless cycle of task-oriented thinking, especially when deadlines loom and decisions carry significant weight. However, amidst the demands of overseeing teams, projects and strategies, the ideas of self-reflection and personal development often get overlooked. The role of a manager is not…
In the ever-changing landscape of marketing, advertising and public relations, trends continually shape the way businesses engage with their customers. Certain marketing trends gain so much traction that they prompt a spike in requests for certain types of deliverables from both new and existing agency clients. Whether it’s a specific…
From the colon to the lungs, and everywhere in between, most medical devices are made for the average-sized male. But, the “one size fits all” approach falls short when it comes to women’s healthcare. When devices tailored for the male body are used in female patients, negative health outcomes abound.…
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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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