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…
“There are so many priorities. Different stakeholders want me to focus on their own pet priority. I feel I am constantly running to catch up and no one is satisfied. Frankly I’m stretched thin!”, a CEO confided in me recently. His brow was furrowed and clearly he had run out…
From 2017 to 2020, Black-owned businesses saw the fastest increase compared to other groups, according to the Brookings Institute. Black women-owned businesses, in particular, experienced notable growth of 18.14% between 2017 and 2020, outperforming both women-owned businesses and Black-owned businesses, which saw growth of 9.06% and 13.64%, respectively. There has…
SINGAPORE (August 29, 2023) – Forbes Asia today released the third annual edition of the 100 to Watch list, which spotlights small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region. The 100 to Watch list, which can be found here and in the September issue of Forbes Asia,…
In times of crisis, businesses face unprecedented challenges that can test their resilience and ability to adapt. However, with the right mindset and strategies, it is possible to not only survive but also grow from these circumstances. Many companies invest significant time, money and other resources into crisis prevention. The…
The new school year is kicking off around the country, with more than 52 million students in approximately 98,577 public schools heading back. And while most students will be in the classroom by Labor Day, educators are still reeling from news they received at the end of the previous school…
Faithful readers of the column may notice there hasn’t been a wealth of video game coverage over the years. Last October, I interviewed Xbox accessibility boss Anita Mortaloni, and also have covered Sony’s PlayStation 5 Access Controller in the past. By and large, however, my reporting on the intersection of…
The concept of the ideal worker can be problematic in today's workforce, especially for caregivers, individuals with disabilities and those who are underrepresented in organizations due to the inherent biases and assumptions it carries. The ideal worker stereotype refers to a set of traditional and often unrealistic expectations that prioritize…
At age 13, Kunal Chandiramani took a look around a rural village in India and saw a problem – as well as an opportunity. Local artisans weren’t taking advantage of e-commerce. They were limited to selling to buyers within their geographic region due to lack of reliable internet service. If…
With the return to office in full swing, listening to employee needs and well-being is more important than ever for business leaders. It is difficult to recognize failures when they are happening, but their impact is often unmistakable after the fact.As we navigate this uncharted territory, as leaders it is…
The president of West Virginia University, E. Gordon Gee, is doing something few others have attempted with success or survival. He is forcing his university, one he has led and loved for more than a decade in this, his second time at the helm, to face, react to, and adjust…
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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