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…
Content advisory: This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Musical genre Hip Hop celebrates its 50th Anniversary, and many legacy acts have performed at concerts during August to commemorate this significant milestone. Grammy-nominated hip hop entertainer, actress, educator, and philanthropist Yo-Yo, real name Yolanda Whitaker, is considered one…
Deron Guidrey and Collin Castellaw are the dynamic business duo behind PlayersTV, the first ever athlete owned media network and content provider. The network is dedicated to showcasing the lifestyle of professional athletes inside and outside of the arena. Launched in March 2020, the player owned television network is revolutionizing…
Korea-based electronics giant LG has announced two new products that it says have been designed for all: the Universal UP Kit and the Smart Cottage. In a nutshell, both products were designed to make the home a more accessible—and very much modularly so—place for everyone. Both products will be shown…
With productivity levels projected to disappoint in 2023, bucking the trend will require intentional action. Feeling productive today? If so, you may be part of a minority of workers who are thriving, engaged and connected in their place of employment. On the other hand, if you’re not feeling particularly productive,…
A crisis management best practice is to find ways to improve and strengthen responses to a disaster or emergency by learning from other crisis situations. It’s essential, of course, to choose appropriate and relevant examples and carefully weigh their similarities—and differences. The California Camp Fire in 2018 (also known as…
Embarking on the journey of selling a business can be an emotional rollercoaster. Whether you spent years nurturing it or it was a recent endeavor, letting go of something you built from the ground up can evoke a mix of excitement, uncertainty and even a sense of loss. Adding retirement…
Like Autio CEO Woody Sears told me about autonomous vehicles, Joe Jorczak believes the future of shopping at retail is autonomous. “We’re on the tipping point for autonomous retail to go mainstream, largely driven by customer desire for a better shopping experience,” said Jorczak, who works at retail tech company…
Over the weekend at the Iowa State Fair, Republican and Democratic presidential contenders alike took the stage at the Des Moines Register Soapbox to make their case as to why they believe they are best fit to hold the nation’s highest office. After each twenty-minute speech, the candidate then heads…
Ever get your ass kicked by a superhero? Kevin Cassidy has — multiple times.Cassidy is a legendary stuntman whose rough-and-tumble work can be seen in Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Captain America: Civil War and many, many other flicks.Subscribe to Get a Real Job on Apple | Spotify | Stitcher |…
The world of work is undergoing a seismic shift, with the rise of hybrid and remote work models taking center stage. To understand the intricacies of this transformation, I engaged in enlightening discussions with three distinguished professionals: Justin Tomlin, Global Lead of Flexible Work at NetApp, Stephanie Ross, Senior Manager,…
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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