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…
Virtual meetings are vastly different from their real-world cousins. To successfully lead these meetings, you need to truly understand the medium and its benefits and challenges. Then you need to practice the skills necessary to facilitate virtual meetings and be the role model for how these meets are led. Many…
Last month, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s attempt to unilaterally cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans for most borrowers. The high court ruled that decisions of major economic significance, such as the $430 billion loan-cancellation scheme—rest with Congress rather than the executive branch. While the Biden…
The shift to hybrid work ushered in by the pandemic is here to stay. However, many companies are finding that hybrid work does not just happen on its own. According to my interview with Micah Remley, CEO of Robin, organizations need to be deliberate and intentional in implementing hybrid work…
Diversity is under attack. This may not seem like new news, considering the contentious standing that diversity has held in this country—from Jim Crowe to redlining. However, if recent headlines are any indication, this particular assault will not only have ethical consequences but also a significant impact on commerce as…
Occasionally, discussions arise suggesting that a warming planet could bring certain benefits, principally, to countries in the global north, such as enhanced agricultural productivity; meanwhile, countries located between the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer will bear the brunt of climate change. It may come as a surprise then that new…
As we celebrate World Emoji Day, it’s worth taking a closer look at the role of these expressive little symbols in the modern workspace. Because in an increasingly remote and digital professional environment, emojis have grown beyond their traditional domain of casual, personal communication, and are now fundamental elements in…
When somebody who is not responding to allegations of misconduct or the like resigns from a senior post in an organization, it is generally reckoned that the reason is something like being overlooked for promotion or a disagreement over strategy or operational priorities. Few would believe that the reason was…
As concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability grow, green buildings represent a significant shift in the real estate development landscape. Defined as structures designed and managed to reduce their environmental impact, green buildings have become a focal point for businesses committed to environmental sustainability.For entrepreneurs and business leaders, there's…
For the last few years, it seems that the anti-DEI sentiment has gained traction. In a time where the post-George Floyd era was actually shifting the public’s consciousness; old habits have indeed been hard to break. The Supreme Court’s decision to end Affirmative Action and strip away LGBTQIA+ rights has…
One of the great joys of my career has been working alongside hundreds of ambitious entrepreneurs, including those in the top 1% — a.k.a. owners of businesses that make it to $10 million in annual revenue. There are 31 million entrepreneurs in the U.S., and if there's anything I've learned,…
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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