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…
Have your ever known someone who, on the surface, had a stellar career trajectory yet felt unfulfilled and empty? Or maybe you’ve encountered someone who seemed incredibly engaged in their career, no matter their role. The difference lies in knowing an aspect essential to your happiness: your personal “Why” statement.…
A recent survey conducted by Appspace has revealed that employees aren't just pushing back against returning to the office because of long commutes or a desire for more flexibility. The in-office experience still has significant room for improvement. As one of the world's leading experts in hybrid and remote work…
Catrina Dennis (she/they) is a Latine writer, producer, artist, streamer, and performer who loves science fiction and fantasy. When they’re not building communities in the fandom space or theorizing about the next bit of story in the Star Wars universe, Dennis can be found on your favorite tabletop RPG shows,…
There’s no denying it's a tough market for freelance platforms and for a great many individual freelancers. Whether in tech, creative services, or working as an independent management consultant, it’s been a hard slog after a successful 2022. Clients are more hesitant. Sales cycles are longer. Budgets are smaller. Projects…
If you’re one of the many American workers who judge themselves for their mistakes and shortcomings, you probably have a deep belief that this treatment can help you do better. Or you might worry that giving yourself too much leeway might turn you into a total slacker. Neither are true.…
You would think that mean-spirited behavior ends in middle or high school, but unfortunately, bullies have infiltrated the adult workplace. Office bullying has become so normalized that it affects more than one-third of the labor force, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute. Workplace bullies engage in psychologically abusive tactics, such…
As long as workplaces have existed, companies have behaved badly. And the American workforce has put up with the trickle-down feeling of being disposable—fear, intimidation and uncertainty that undermine job performance and well-being. In “the good old days” corporate honchos told employees what city they would live in, where their…
The 2023 Women’s World Cup, the ninth edition of the tournament, will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. Germany will be bidding for a third title at the global showpiece event. Here are five Germany players to watch out for: Alexandra Popp One…
A timeless quote from a well-known literary work captures the essence of how businesses strive to navigate through uncertain times. It says:"... we must run as fast as we can, just to stay in place. And if you wish to go anywhere, you must run twice as fast as that."While…
Partnering with a consultant can be a true game-changer because it leverages the consultant’s knowledge and experience to give your organization a boost. Whether you are working with a consultant to identify inefficiencies in how you run your business or looking to revamp your branding, one thing remains consistent: You…
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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