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…
Stephanie Ricci contributed to this story. Dax Dasilva is one of the most passionate leaders. After founding Montreal-based technology giant Lightspeed, where he was CEO for 17 years, he chose a new path becoming Executive Chairman of Lightspeed to dedicate himself to the forefront of the environmental organization, Age of…
The layoff wave that rocked the tech industry has begun to recede, but with tech capital markets still locked down, layoffs, shutdowns and other tough changes are still in the offing for many companies.Senior and middle managers generally have no control over the economic forces that cause painful employee decisions…
As more brands are working to engage in inclusive marketing, there has been an uptick in representation for underrepresented and underserved communities. And while representation is an important element of showing consumers they belong with your brand, all representation isn’t considered equal. People want to see themselves and or who…
As Deaf mountaineers, Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger are no strangers to challenge. Through their adventures, they seek to shatter misconceptions about what it means to be Deaf, while navigating the rugged terrain of some of the world's highest peaks. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with them…
Data is the most valuable asset in today's interconnected world, where ones and zeroes reign supreme. However, securing every last byte of the predicted 181 zettabytes of data that will be consumed by 2025 is a dystopia in and of itself. So, as a business leader, it's not a matter…
How did twin brothers Paul and Peter Martini, sons of Cuban immigrants, rise from humble beginnings in a garage to become builders of iboss, a leading cloud security provider with a global footprint? According to iboss CEO Paul Martini the answer is hard work and perseverance. But hard work alone…
The misalignment and expectations of Black, Indigenous and Women of Color leaders come at a significant cost to organizations - and our economy. In a conversation with Mỹ Tâm H. Nguyễn a management consultant and coach to high profile executive women, we discussed five ways in which tradition models of…
Recognizing when to transition from a solopreneur to a team leader by hiring employees is crucial for sustainable growth. Most of my time with Strategic Advisor Board (SAB) is spent consulting new business owners reaching this pivotal point in scaling. Many business owners know they need help with maintaining their…
While visiting my daughter earlier this year, I stumbled upon an interesting image at a local restaurant. It was a drawing of a young man’s face featuring a calm, unperturbed expression—perhaps even a bit bored. The text below the picture said simply, “Untroubled by your definition of success.” The statement…
April Sabral is an executive leadership coach, author of "The Positive Effect" and founder of retailu.ca. | April Sabral Leadership. In leadership, understanding the nuances of human behavior is essential for effective management. Two terms often used interchangeably are "sensitive people" and "emotional people." While they may seem similar, these…
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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