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…
Whatever you consider your most embarrassing failure, I promise that podcasting mogul Patrick Hinds can top it. He's the co-creator and host (with Gillian Pensavalle) of True Crime Obsessed, named one of the "20 Best Podcasts Ever" with over 200 million downloads, and was the first podcast to play a…
We are seeing more people over the age of 50 losing their jobs. They worry about ageism, which is a legitimate concern. When you are close to 60 or older, the discrimination becomes even more apparent. John, age 60, was an HR director at a Fortune 500 company where he…
I recently sat down with Steve Sivitter, CEO of 1WorldSync, who’s passionate about continual improvement in many areas, but especially customer satisfaction. In our interview, Steve talks about the critical importance of product content and the role it plays in whether consumers abandon their shopping carts, make a purchase, or…
Gender bias in the workplace remains a persistent challenge, with women often facing stereotypes and misconceptions that hinder their professional progress. Mita Mallick, storyteller, business leader and passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), joined Negotiate Anything to bring to light the gender bias women encounter, particularly concerning their…
This is a published version of the Forbes Daily newsletter, you can sign-up to get Forbes Daily in your inbox here. Good morning, The Writers Guild of America strike is nearing an end after reaching a tentative agreement with TV and film studios, but it’s still unclear when many popular…
The ability to excel under pressure is an essential prerequisite for achieving high levels of success. This principle holds true for individuals dedicated to excellence across various fields, ranging from entrepreneurs and investors to professional athletes. Dan Carter, the all-time highest point scorer in test match rugby union and one…
When it comes to free inquiry and civil discourse, the situation on campus is troubling. Speakers get shouted down, conservatives feel unwelcome, students routinely censor themselves, and legislators risk overstepping as they respond to all this. When one looks at the nation’s college leaders, it’s tough not to think of…
Should we meet up in person, or just have an online event? According to American Express, 87% of 2023 meetings are expected to have an in-person component, an increase of 6% over 2022. Employee expectations are following suit, with 90% of survey respondents expecting an in-person component for team building,…
I know first hand that the job search can feel like a full time job in itself. It’s not uncommon to hear stories of people submitting hundreds of applications without ever hearing back, getting ghosted before interviews, and being rejected for roles for no real reason. The unfortunate truth is……
The 2024 U.S. News “Best Colleges” list overhauls the vaunted university-ranking outfit’s methodology to focus more on how colleges advance social mobility. Metrics related to graduates’ salaries now account for 5% of the ranking’s weights. The Wall Street Journal’s college ranking goes even further: half of the ranking’s weights come…
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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