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…
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The world’s population is aging due to a lower birth rate and increased longevity. This has important implications on the economy, healthcare, as well as the workforce. In the United States, the number of workers 50+ has, in fact, increased 80% in the last 20 years with those 65+ tripling…
Rania Zuri made history today. At 18 years old, Zuri is the youngest person to author a United States Senate Resolution. The bipartisan resolution, sponsored by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Angus King (I-ME), establishes October 20, 2023 as National Early Childhood…
Feedback is a vital tool in the world of professional development. It provides employees with insights into their performance and helps organizations improve. However, when delivered poorly, feedback can demotivate, hinder progress, and create a hostile work environment. Here are some tactics to provide feedback effectively without causing demotivation. 1.…
Amid calls for an immediate end to all hostilities, UNICEF is working closely with partners to rush emergency humanitarian aid to children trapped in an unfolding catastrophe in Gaza. Trucks filled with UNICEF emergency supplies lined up in Egypt at the Rafah border crossing on Friday, Oct. 20, part of…
As more international employees are joining the U.S. workforce every year, biases toward accents unfortunately still exist in the workplace. Despite progress in promoting diversity, the issue of accent bias continues to pose a significant hurdle. While there is nuance surrounding cross-cultural communication, there are strategies that will address bias…
The time-honored tradition of horology is receiving a contemporary facelift with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology – basically teaching a computer how to see like a human. This digital overhaul is carving a new era in the luxury watch market, characterized by enhanced authenticity verification…
When was the last time you did something just for the fun of it? Not in an effort to be productive, but rather to allow your inner child some creative play time. As we age and responsibility builds, it becomes almost impossible to carve out time for a creative outlet,…
Nine is the magic number, though Hulu may be worth more. When asked whether Comcast was intending to sell its one-third stake in Hulu to Disney, Comcast’s CEO Brian Roberts stated that he believed “it will end up happening”. In a recent SEC filing by the Walt Disney Company that…
The battle for Texas Independence was supposed to be a lost cause, and the majority urged concessions lest they all perish. Davy Crocket and his disheveled and outnumbered defenders of 200 would overtake five times their number, however. Residents of the Lone Star state would do well to remember 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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