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…
Did you know that Jeff Bezos was 30 years old when he decided to quit his job as Senior Vice President at D.E. Shaw to start Amazon? But big career moves aren’t just reserved for industry titans like Bezos. The average person changes careers multiple times throughout their working life.…
Eight-four percent of employees admitted that improving their physical, financial, and mental health was a key priority for this year, a recent Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence study uncovered. However, another study revealed that the average workweek has increased by 2.6 percent since November 2021, with 78.7 percent of employees reporting…
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has occurred.” And that truth, deeply fundamental as it is, took none less than George Bernard Shaw to articulate. Communication lessons from the classroom to the boardroom I taught two graduate courses in leadership and executive communication – one…
Children who have a loving relationship with their parents grow up to be kinder and more helpful to others, according to new research. People who have a close bond with their parents at the age of three also tend to have fewer mental health problems during childhood and early adolescence,…
Halsey And Latto Kick Off The 2023 Under 30 Summit Halsey doesn’t want you to forget she’s still under 30. After seeing a comment online saying she was pushing 40, the award-winning musician said she was determined to headline the 2023 Under 30 Summit in Cleveland. “I’m here tonight to…
Large numbers of people are struggling with their mental health and wellness—including physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Fortunately, World Mental Health Day, happening on October 10, is intended to create awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma that can accompany mental health challenges. Whether or not you personally face…
If you’re successful in your career, chances are you had a mentor, coach or guide somewhere along the way. And chances are also good, you want to give back. Fascinating new research suggests role models may be even more important than you thought. And when you offer mentoring to others,…
A thoughtful and persuasive article by Michael D. Smith in The Chronicle of Higher Education makes the case for higher ed to reconsider its collective stance on new technologies in the classroom and throughout the campus and institution, forging needed connections with today’s learners as well as to the broader…
Impact investing has evolved significantly in the last year, with more companies entering the market to support the segment and more family offices re-evaluating their approach, moving away from the outdated perceptions of impact investing not needing to deliver returns on par with other investment categories. As wealth moves to…
Today, leaders are constantly challenged to navigate unprecedented shifts in business models, tech advancements and workforce expectations. Now, more than ever, the ability to learn and adapt is not just a nice-to-have trait for leaders; it's an absolute necessity. In the words of John F. Kennedy, “Leadership and learning are…
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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