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…
In 2016, a two-hormone birth control method for men made headlines. The injection showed promise, but Stage II trial was stopped after an independent review panel found the drug had “too many side effects”, including mood swings and depression. However, what those headlines didn’t include was that, out of the…
At Deloitte, the multinational professional services company, Jen Fisher holds the ambitious title of Human Sustainability Leader. In an age of burnout, such a role seems especially relevant. And in addition to her professional credentials, Fisher brings some personal bona fides that make her title both ironic and triumphant. On…
As a job seeker you need to be ready with both a resume and a cover letter. Most job applications require a resume right away, and the best resumes are matched to the jobs you are targeting. Some jobs posted on LinkedIn allow you to “Easy Apply” with just your…
We often hear bad news about the youngest generation in the workplace. For example, one survey claims Gen Z is more difficult to work with than previous generations, and another survey has found that as many as 40% of business leaders see Gen Z college graduates as “unprepared for the…
“Money can't buy happiness” might hold some truth, but financial well-being and mental health are deeply connected, shaping not only the lives of individuals but also the success of the companies they work for. And much like workplace mental health offerings, an organization’s approach to employee financial wellness must be…
I’m an independent career and executive coach and freelance journalist, not a computer scientist, economist, sociologist, philosopher (although I fancy that idea), or political scientist. They have their own disciplined view of AI. Me? I care about how my clients and readers can benefit from what I do. That’s why…
In recent years, U.S. colleges have seen three watershed moments rock the admissions process. The movement towards test-optionality, the striking down of affirmative action, and the ongoing debates around legacy admissions have all pointed us to a fundamental shift in how universities examine potential new students. How should families adapt…
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a corporate job, you’ve got company! Business closures spiked up to 5.2% in 2022 (from 2.9% in 2019), the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows. Economic uncertainty, inflation, reduced consumer spending are hurting entrepreneurs. Exploring corporate opportunities makes sense: Skills forged in entrepreneurial ventures –…
By Lisa Chau and Joseph Hammond Aruna Ravichandran, a senior executive at CISCO, recently shared her insights on the future of work, marketing, and AI in an exclusive interview with Zenger News. Ravichandran, who has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, said that she has been most…
It's convenient to criticize Mark Zuckerberg and Meta. Zuckerberg himself lacks the charisma that often accompanies public figures, and Facebook has been criticized worldwide as a tool for mass distraction by nearly every political party in every country. Meta, it seems, was Zuckerberg's attempt to create a lasting, positive impact…
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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