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…
Garcelle Beauvais may be a revered actress and media personality with a storied career, but those are just a few hats she wears. Beauvais is also a global humanitarian who uses her platform to shine a light on issues affecting various communities worldwide. Because of that, her latest partnership with…
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! Kim Ng became Major League Baseball’s first-ever female general manager when she took the reins of the Miami…
As the escalating Israeli-Palestinian crisis continues, its profound impact transcends geographical boundaries, affecting interpersonal dynamics in the workplace. Leaders shoulder the complex responsibility of managing their employees' productivity and well-being during such distressing times. The question isn't whether emotionally charged discussions about this global conflict will occur; it's how to…
This is the published version of Forbes' CIO newsletter, which offers the latest news for chief innovation officers and other technology-focused leaders. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Hello CIO readers, At Forbes, we’re updating several of our C-Suite newsletters with new features, updated design,…
In a blog post published this week, Xbox’s director of accessibility Anita Mortaloni share details on how the Microsoft-owned group is pushing forward in making video games more inclusive of disabled people. Regular readers of the column may find Mortaloni’s name familiar. It should ring a bell, as I interviewed…
On Forbes Newsroom, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) urged the United States to continue to “stand strong” with one of our “most important allies” amidst the Israel-Hamas war. In response to the attacks on Israel by Hamas, Georgia bought $10 million in bonds from Israel “to support its defense efforts.”…
Most former college students who still owe money on their student loans are settling into a new normal: after a pause of more than three years, student loan payments are due once again this month. The optimistic but pragmatic members of the Class of 2024 are already thinking about how…
When I typed “fractional CFO” into a Google search, there were a staggering 2,740,000 search results. This is not surprising given the increasing media coverage and the growing number of fractional CFOs. Forbes Contributor Melissa Houston authored an insightful article about the benefits that fractional CFOs bring to early-stage companies.…
In an era defined by disruption and rapid transformation, effective leaders have mastered the art of navigating and leading through change. They create continuity and resilience in an unpredictable and often chaotic environment. Recent research conducted by WTW highlights that effective leaders not only adapt to change but also thrive…
Stressful job demands, which include making hundreds of daily decisions and putting out constant fires, and annoying workplace distractions can lead to worker fatigue. Mental strain diminishes worker output, while low-value tasks, like administrative work, meetings and other menial activities, detract from employee productivity. If you reach this point, you…
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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