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…
The past decade has seen the rise and fall of many businesses, but amidst this fluctuation, there's one woman in Los Angeles who has been able to translate her passion for reading into a thriving bookstore. Annabelle's Book Club LA is not just a shop filled with pages; it's a…
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're likely aware of the buzz surrounding Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer,' a film that delves into the life of the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb.' Alongside the highly anticipated 'Barbie' film, 'Oppenheimer' has captured the attention of audiences and critics alike, earning critical acclaim…
Words — from both Beijing and corporations — sound sweet, but reality is less encouraging. Beijing says that it is open for business and that it welcomes foreign investment but has made doing business in China more difficult than ever. Corporate executives speak of engaging China and then send their…
My father was raised in Watts, a low-income community in south Los Angeles. For him, education was the key to a life free of fear. I remember him telling me stories about the neighborhood as a kid. He was fortunate to live in a two-parent household full of unconditional love…
What do searing global temperatures, the meltdown of Twitter and the rise of AI have in common? Our crisis of leadership. Wherever you look right now—from corporate boardrooms to international institutions to the political campaign trail— it seems that leaders are out of their depths, unable to cope with the…
A recent report by McKinsey and Company issues a bold challenge: graduate ten million more students than currently projected over the next 20 years. This is the latest in a set of audacious challenges issued in the rough wake of all that ails higher education today. Like so many other…
Wellbeing is a challenge. People are struggling with stress, suffering with unhappiness and wishing for greater health. But a new study demonstrates an amazingly simple way to boost your wellness and your happiness: Have a face-to-face conversation with a friend or colleague once per day. Wellbeing On the Rocks Plenty…
Republican Attorneys General of 13 states sent a letter to Fortune 100 CEOs. Highlighting the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned Affirmative Action in college admissions, the letter explicitly directs executives to avoid the use of racial preferences in corporate hiring practices. “Racial discrimination in employment and contracting is…
Human capital is a fundamental pillar of organizational success, yet it presents a significant challenge for family offices. Not only are inflation and a talent shortage escalating staffing costs, but the very nature of family offices inherently creates complexities that often hinder talent acquisition and retention. With the rise in…
In the wake of the global pandemic, the world of work has undergone a seismic shift. The traditional office, with its cubicles and conference rooms, has been replaced by home offices, coffee shops, and even remote corners of the world. But what if we could take this a step further?…
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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