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…
Running a company is tough, but spending the summer sailing on your yacht certainly makes up for it.A new report by C-Suite Comp, examined by the Wall Street Journal, found that nine CEOs took home $100 million or more in total compensation in 2022. Nine is actually low—there were 20…
The summer season brings a slower pace for many coaches, as they and their clients take extended vacations. Still, proactive coaching professionals understand the importance of using any extra time to develop and implement forward-looking strategies. With an eye toward maintaining momentum and propelling their practices forward, smart coaches realize…
A startup is among the most exciting workplaces in today's business landscape. It suits problem solvers, people who love the challenge of figuring out how to get a promising idea off the ground. For others, what attracts them to a startup is the chance to be part of a company…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! Is staying at the same job for years on end a sign of loyalty or laziness? ForbesWomen contributor…
The common misconception in the world of business is that the wider the net you cast, the greater the success you will achieve. However, this mindset is actually detrimental to the quality of your services or products. The simple truth is that you can't effectively serve everyone.Your business, no matter…
Hybrid work models are transforming companies in major ways. Leaders from organizations as diverse as The Gorilla Glue Company, UC Davis, and Far Niente Wine Estates share why hybrid is the future of work and how organizations can leverage it for success. The benefits and challenges outlined by these leaders'…
Ensuring business-led inclusivity of disabled consumers and employees alike is no longer an invitation. In addition to being a moral imperative, failing to account for the disabled population is a strategic business risk. Aside from the extraordinary consumer power of the 16% of the global population with a disability plus…
Own less. Live more. That is the mantra of the sharing economy: an ecosystem where people rent, borrow, or trade instead of own. It’s a shift away from the traditional model of ownership-based consumption—one that redefines how we live and how we lead. In this new economy, leadership has become…
This week we celebrate our nation's independence in the shadow of recent decisions from The Supreme Court regarding college access and affordability. This moment demands that we acutely consider the rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” While we all are created equally, our nation’s complicated history has…
According to the World Bank, there are 2.5 billion women between the ages of 15 to 64 in the world, and approximately 92% of women who are menstruating have experienced menstrual health symptoms, such as acne, heavy bleeding, cramps, mood swings, fatigue, and headaches. Despite its global reach, menstrual health…
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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