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…
Stephanie Ricci contributed to this story. Born in a small town near Milan, Italy, Andrea Marazzi's journey took a surprising turn from design and architecture towards the world of business and economics, driven by practicality and an ambition to make a real impact. While working as a financial analyst at…
UK-based management consultant Michael W Phillips has over three decades of experience in corporate deal-making, particularly in the world of procurement. As an international commercial negotiator and the author of The Naked Negotiator: How to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve, Michael to share his expert advice for successful salary negotiations.…
This is the published version of Forbes’ CIO newsletter, which offers the latest news for chief innovation officers and other technology-focused leaders. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. In the year since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the world, AI has exploded. It’s risen from relative…
There’s a common resigned exhale by both brands and marketers alike sometimes, even often, that there isn’t an audience for their story or it’s not compelling enough. But a good story doesn’t have to be grand, it doesn’t have to be cinema and certainly doesn’t have to appeal to the…
By Diane Winiarski There are so many things to consider when looking for a new job. For individuals with disabilities, the search is further complicated by the stress of being without financial stability over time, a lengthy medical recovery, and limitations that may make it necessary to find a different…
It’s nearly impossible to overstate the importance of first-line leaders. Foster the growth of your first-line leaders and you’ll improve engagement for the majority of your employees (they lead 80% of a company’s employees), build a pipeline of leaders who are prepared for promotion (they comprise 60% of a company’s…
Yet again, we have narrowly avoided a government shutdown, with the showdown caused, once again, by far-right lawmakers who seem to have more interest in posturing than governing. And once again, Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs have held their breaths, wondering if their government benefits would be soon cut…
In a blog post published this week, accessibility company Be My Eyes announced the advent of Be My AI in its first contact center. The company, which describes Be My AI as “an AI tool that helps vividly describe images for those who are blind, and helps companies provide state-of-the-art…
Effective public speaking is a cornerstone of strong leadership, yet many leaders struggle to hone their soft skills in this area. Communicating directly to an audience demands more than simply conveying information; it also requires the ability to inspire, engage and connect with listeners. Below, 17 Forbes Coaches Council members…
If you want to see what 21st century leadership looks like and where it is, I suggest turning your gaze toward venture capital in artificial intelligence. Certainly, it’s no surprise that VC money is pouring into AI, but where and how much is the story. Here’s that story. First, a…
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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