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…
On August 16, a new study revealed that cancer rates are on the rise among younger Americans. Cancer holds the ignoble spot of second most common cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease. Acclaimed news anchor, journalist and media company founder Katie Couric lost both her late husband…
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of electronic music, few have captivated audiences and ignited dancefloors in recent years like a music-creator collective from Berlin. The non-traditional approach to music production and style extends to their name, which cheekily means "no music" in German. Keinemusik is a tongue-in-cheek name that…
The aftermath of the deadly and destructive wildfires on Maui is following a script that many corporate executives have faced when trying to recover from a crisis at their organizations. The predictable nature of the pattern, however, does not make the images and news from the Hawaiian island any less…
Wouldn’t it be great if we were able to positively embrace all personality traits? Well, we can if we understand how to best leverage some of what I call the darker sides of personality traits. Here’s what I mean. I remember attending a parent meeting with my daughter’s second grade…
Biden has at last issued the long-awaited executive order. It bans American investments in certain aspects of Chinese technology. The White House has indicated that it has been more than a year in the making and reflects all sorts of compromises with others in government and in industry. It parallels…
You've heard it a thousand times: "There's no 'I' in 'team.'" Right? Wrong! Let's get ready to ruffle some corporate feathers because in this post, we're turning that tired adage on its head. Buckle up, team players. It's time to think outside the box, or rather, outside the team.We're exploring…
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How has the Inflation Reduction Act performed for the U.S. economy? As its billions of dollars, plus those from the Infrastructure Reinvestment and Jobs Act and the CHIPS and Science Act – a combined $3.5 trillion approximately – starts landing across the country, its impact and benefits are happening faster…
No one blinks when they find out your doctor is a woman. Or your lawyer. Or your accountant. But try telling them that your CTO is a "she" or your IT "guy" isn't a guy at all — you might get a different reaction. That's a problem, of course. Fortunately,…
The shift from traditional office-based work to a hybrid or remote model during the pandemic has presented a set of challenges and opportunities for organizations worldwide. One of the critical aspects of this transition has been to adapt our communication strategies to fit the new working conditions, particularly in the…
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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