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…
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).…
There are many things that technology can do well when it comes to monitoring body language. A computer can detect the slightest microexpression — something that even highly trained experts don’t always catch, and can tell the difference between a genuine smile and a fake one. Thermal imaging can chart…
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant advancements in various sectors. However, the same technology that now powers our daily lives can also be weaponized by cybercriminals. In fact, we already know AI is being used by hackers. A recent spike in social engineering attacks leveraging…
We’re experiencing a watershed moment with the emergence of generative AI on the precipice of integration across virtually every industry. These new technologies have been scrutinized for their potential to take over jobs, including many in the e-commerce sector. Publishers and agencies are already using ChatGPT for digital marketing, including…
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! Today, July 27, marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day—the day into 2023 that Black women must work in…
Several years before the pandemic, I was a salesman for a small NYC marketing firm. Our main client was a cosmetics brand, and our campaign consisted of each salesperson canvasing a given territory. Our territories would be whole towns and shopping centers, and our goal was to individually speak to…
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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