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 a press release issued in mid-June, the Smithsonian American Art Museum (henceforth abbreviated as “SAAM”) announced a new exhibit called Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies. The exhibit is described by the museum as “ the powerful resonances between recent video art and popular music through 29…
One of the biggest challenges that workers face is the proliferation of go-nowhere, dead-end jobs. People need to commute long distances to go into a sterile office building and spend their days doing what feels like meaningless tasks that add little or no value to the company or society. During…
The post-pandemic work environment is drastically different, with many companies exploring hybrid models that blend in-office and remote work. These models provide employees with increased flexibility and autonomy, essential factors for boosting retention and productivity. However, effective implementation of these models remains a complex challenge. In my conversation with Kathie…
Topline A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday to reinstate restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone, such as no longer making it available via telehealth, but an April ruling from the Supreme Court means the medication’s availability is still the same as it was before for the foreseeable future, until the…
A little over two years ago, a historic pandemic spurred a once-in-a-lifetime infusion of federal funding into our education system. Following on the heels of two earlier stimulus packages, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021 provided an unprecedented $122 billion for K-12 education in an effort to reverse the…
Cassie Choi’s passion lies in tackling social and economic disparities. Choi, a registered nurse, is co-founder and president of healthcare startup Pair Team. On its website, the company states its mission is to “simplify healthcare for everyone.” Pair Team describes itself as a “virtual and community extension of the clinic”…
Coaches guide their clients in personal and professional development, but behind that work lies a desire to make the world a better place. Many coaches are committed to giving back to their communities by engaging in pro bono projects or supporting causes close to their hearts. Coaching can be a…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! Earlier this week, a Fulton County grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump in connection with his efforts…
One of the major goals of brands is to create loyal customers. CMOs aspire to have fans who are passionate in favor of their brands. After all brand fans will not only pay a small premium for their beloved brand but they create word-of-mouth as well as word-of-mouse (online ratings,…
Serving as a corporate director can be fun, rewarding and intellectually stimulating. For the individual board member, it provides an opportunity to leverage expertise and wisdom, and can serve as a useful entree to career-expanding relationships. And sometimes directors can “double their fun” through simultaneous board service on companies that…
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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