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…
In part 1 of this series, I explained why the current definitions of ‘management’ fail because they are not only inconsistent but fail to depict the actual subject under discussion. In part 2, I explained why the definition of ‘management’ widely taught in business schools is unsatisfactory. Now, in part…
As proposed AI regulations gain momentum, regulators are recognizing that one size does not fit all. In the EU and the US, regulators now emphasize a proportional approach, where the compliance burden scales in line with an organization's size and resources. But regulations still lack explicit guidelines for small and…
Health insurance premiums are increasing annually, at a rate that far outpaces inflation. Both employers and employees are paying more. If this trend continues unchecked, the average family's health insurance premium will surpass the average wage by 2055.A common misconception among employers, particularly within small to medium-size businesses, is the…
The edge has become a crucial place to implement the benefits of a DevOps model. Are you ready to get started? The world of IT is a fast-paced whirlwind, always evolving and picking up speed. This relentless acceleration has propelled IT operations to become more proactive and adaptive. A prime…
Everyone wants to be a leader within their industry. The ability to get in front of people is paramount, that is, first — to be noticed. Second, to be considered, and finally, to make a difference. The world is changing, and anyone and everyone is self-proclaiming guru status and setting…
Relationships are hard, both in our personal and professional lives. Invariably, disagreements arise between any two people who spend a lot of time together trying to work toward a common goal, whether raising a family or launching a product. In your personal life, you may be more comfortable challenging your…
Choosing a career path is a profound decision that can shape your life. As you consider your options, you will face a fundamental question: should your career be driven by passion and purpose or primarily serve as a means of financial sustenance? Both paths have their advantages and disadvantages. So,…
VP of Growth at Normative Meg Pedrick has contributed to this story. They say the best coaches were not the best players, needing to learn and understand rather than rely on instinct. Well, that’s me with networking. I’m naturally an introvert — I prefer long one on one conversations with…
Many kids show talent at an early age. They could be athletically gifted and excel at sports or musically gifted and may play an instrument at a level above their years. Some are gifted with words, others in numbers or art, but only a small set of these talented kids…
Almost everyone I know wants a better relationship with someone. Usually, it's a spouse or significant other, but many of us also want better relationships with our direct reports, boss or peers. At home, we often want better relationships with our parents, kids or friends.Lately, as I've coached clients, I…
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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