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…
Topline President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decision-making power in prosecutions of sexual violence, domestic abuse and extreme crimes like murder out of the military chain of command and into the recently formed Offices of Special Trial Counsel, a panel of independent military prosecutors, in an…
Picture the scenario. The organization schedules in-house training to equip employees with the inclusive leadership skills necessary to thrive. However, after training and the buzz has vanished, concerns remain that there's much more to conquering the exclusion beast lurking in office environments. Yes, many make that discovery and realize that…
Running a small business is no easy feat. While the concepts of flexibility, financial independence and personal fulfillment create a glamorized perception of what it's like to be a small business owner, the role usually isn't always rainbows and butterflies – particularly given often-rocky economic climates.Small business entrepreneurs often wear…
This is a published version of the Forbes Daily newsletter, you can sign-up to get Forbes Daily in your inbox here. Happy Friday, One-in-302.6 million. Those are the astronomical odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot of $910 million in its next drawing tonight. It’s the eighth biggest jackpot of…
Joshua Siler is CEO of HiringThing, a modern recruiting PaaS that enables seamless hiring with integrated applicant tracking. Data shows that skilled trades jobs experienced double-digit growth in 2022, making it ripe with opportunities for those joining the workforce. But despite these upwardly trending numbers, many skilled trades industries face…
Trust serves as the cornerstone for customer relationships and can greatly impact a brand's reputation and success. Several strategies are emerging that help companies build trust with prospective customers. I share four tips that can empower brands to create a positive impression and foster lasting trust with their target audience.…
When you walk into the 30,000-square-foot space that constitutes Rockbridge’s new headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, there’s a good chance you won’t realize you’re in a private hospitality investment firm. The entrance resembles a high-end restaurant or hotel, designed to be a beacon of the company’s culture. High ceilings, dim lighting,…
Lauren Herring is the CEO of IMPACT Group, one of the largest career and leadership development companies globally. She has been a C200 member since 2009. Many corporations aspire to increase diversity across their executive ranks. In 2023, women represent only about 10% of Fortune 500 organizations and just 23%…
Topline Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that July is likely to be the hottest July ever recorded due to human-caused climate change which has brought disasters like wildfires and searing temperatures. Key Facts Data from the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service suggests that the first three weeks of July…
Is ChatGPT the answer to the perfect MBA admissions essay? Or will the admissions committee cry “Plagiarism!” and reject your application out of hand? A surprisingly positive stance MBA admissions offices are at different stages of thinking about the use of ChatGPT and other variations of generative artificial intelligence (AI).…
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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