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…
On a recent episode of How Success Happens, I spoke with Leonard Brody, who is the co-founder and executive chairman of Caravan, a CAA-founded joint venture at the forefront of co-founding companies powered by celebrities. Brody has a storied career as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist and shared insights on…
One of the most important US government agencies that might be lesser known is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, also known as CISA. As America's Cyber Defense Agency and the National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure, Resilience and Security, CISA leads a national effort to understand, manage and reduce risk…
Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting leaders and employees; it is industry agnostic and does not discriminate. While many organizations have implemented strategies to address burnout, such as extended time off, gym stipends and suggested self-care regimens, it's vital to understand that those are merely band-aid solutions.For most of us,…
When this academic year started, it was a turning point for us at Imperial College Business School. We told our students that we would continue with a hybrid approach, expecting them to be physically on site for 75% or less of their learning contact hours, while providing them with the…
If a piece of content posted by a brand’s social media account is shared widely and receives an extraordinary number of likes and comments, the company’s social media management team needs to take immediate steps to make the most of this good fortune. A viral post can quickly boost a…
The SaaS model has revolutionized the way businesses operate and engage with software. By allowing businesses to access software applications over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis, it eliminates the need for complex physical infrastructure and extensive maintenance. Additionally, it offers startups the agility to scale swiftly and leverage a…
With the shift towards remote work, many employees are finding themselves adapting to a new way of conducting business from the comfort of their homes. While remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it also comes with its unique set of challenges, especially for those who are new to this arrangement.…
Everyone has beliefs about money, some positive and empowering, others negative and limiting. But today, achieving success in your career requires more than just talent, hard work, and time: you also need a “money mindset” that steers you closer toward your goals. If you’re not sure your money mindset is…
There is good PE and bad PE. The opacity of current disclosures makes it difficult to tell which is which. Public pension funds have been under pressure to seek greater returns on their investments for a long time now. Many of them have taken to allocating more of their portfolios…
Bubble World is a fantastical adventure, it is breath-taking, vibrant and colorful with an array of digital images to engage ones senses. It’s interactive and fun with 11 thematic environments to indulge you. The experience lasts for 60 minutes, but visitors can pay for multiple sessions. It is co-produced by…
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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