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 May 30, Nebraska’s Governor Jim Pillen signed into law LB 753, creating tax credit vouchers for subsidizing private schools. The concept has been floated in Nebraska before, notably turning up more than once in 2022’s session. In 2023, it finally progressed through the legislature. But NSEA political action director…
In a public social media post, Washington, DC - based executive coach Olu Burrell announced - on World Mental Health Day - his intention to take a full mental health week. “Over the next few days, I’m taking some time for self-care,” Burrell, who is 43, wrote. “I’m checking into…
One of the paradoxes of young ambitious workers is that they are always in a hurry to get things done in the short term, but when it comes to longer-term goals, they often seem to lack a sense of urgency. The increasing pace of information transfer and delivery has changed…
A majority of hourly workers plan to quit their jobs in the next year in search of better work. Here’s how employers can get them to lean in instead. Did you know that more than 78 million people work in hourly jobs, making up 55% of the workforce in the…
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 59% of workers say that work-related stress has negatively impacted their well-being. At the same time, 87% of employees reportedly felt that their employer could take actions to help address their mental health needs. Despite this, many leaders are reluctant to engage in…
On Forbes Newsroom, Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan responded to the horrific attacks on Israel by Hamas from air, land and sea on October 7th in what was the deadliest attack that nation has seen in decades. Lafazan, who is running as a Democrat for embattled Rep. George Santos’ (R-NY)…
Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, regardless of their neurotype. Research shows that exposure to sensory-rich environments positively influences cognitive development. "Sensory play is adaptable…
I remember the first time of many when a student excitedly came to tell me that they got a full scholarship to college only to be informed that the financial aid award was filled with loans and teaser “scholarships” that disappear after the first year. The reason: deceptive and opaque…
Many months on from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are visible tensions between what workers want and what many leaders think is good for them. There’s a clear disconnect. As an observer with a ring-side seat and a neuroscience perspective, I’ve been pondering what’s really going on under…
Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman joined Forbes Newsroom to discuss the heinous Hamas assault on Israel from air, land and sea on October 7th in what was the deadliest attack that nation has seen in decades. The former senator, who spoke to Forbes from Jerusalem, offered praise for the Biden…
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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