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…
The country might be enjoying unemployment rates at a near 50-year low this Labor Day, but it’s a far more complicated story for many U.S. workers. Estimates are that more than 19 million workers earn less than $15 an hour, and now new data suggests that nearly 40 percent are…
Suicide prevention is important in the workplace. From listening to struggling colleagues to knowing when to make a report, it can be tough to talk about suicidality in professional settings. It’s necessary considering suicide rates in the United States reached an all time high in 2022. An estimated 49,000 Americans…
Regular and thoughtfully planned check-ins are great opportunities to gauge employee satisfaction, provide mutual feedback, and identify any sources of distress or toxic work dynamics. Regardless, the conversations about employee feedback or questions are scripted or generic, which doesn't help probe for potential issues ranging from workload, negative work tensions,…
Printer paper, pencils, books, glue sticks, facial tissues, hand sanitizer, snacks. These are just a few of the many essential classroom items that teachers are paying for out of pocket each year to ensure their students are equipped to learn. Purchasing basic classroom supplies is another hidden cost of a…
There are lots of ways to describe stand-out leaders. It goes without saying that leading with empathy contributes to success for today’s top brass. But what if adding two other unlikely bedfellows to the mix could help you shine from the crowd and build a stronger career. One is fearlessness—the…
From memoirs like Phil Knight's Shoe Dog to leadership guides like Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In, books have long been a powerful medium for executives to share their stories and wisdom. But in today's noisy digital age, does authorship still matter for modern business leaders?The answer is a resounding yes. Here's…
Even the most iconic brands can stumble and fail. Sometimes, it seems to come out of the blue, but that is rarely true. More likely, failures result from repeated mistakes, none fatal on their own and, thus, easy to sweep aside. When a company, like the furniture brand Mitchell Gold…
Data is the lifeblood of our modern, technology-driven world. Data is powering AI and the vast majority of the technology-based services being delivered not only by the businesses and people we interact with, but also the government and the agencies that support the government’s function. The ability to share and…
The call for change has never been more resounding in a world of challenges and uncertainties. From technological advancements to environmental concerns, the trajectory of our planet and its people hinges upon our actions today. As an entrepreneur with a vision for change, you have the unique opportunity to uplift…
Clay Mathile, the billionaire pet food pioneer who made Iams a household name by touting premium nutrition to top breeders and veterinarians, died on August 26. He was 82. Mathile first debuted on the Forbes 400 list of Richest Americans back in 1991. He was 50, with an estimated $450…
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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