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…
How did brothers Christian and Justin Arquilla become "ex-finance guys" in the business of socks?The co-founders of Pacas started their entrepreneurial journey back in 2013 — when faced with an all-too-common problem. "I had been walking around New York in loafers, like boat shoes or whatever, all day," Justin recalls,…
Rooted in the belief that families needed cash rather than another program, the Magnolia Mother’s Trust began in 2018 with a small pilot for 20 moms. Today, it is the nation's longest-running guaranteed income project, challenging narratives of deservedness and supporting over 400 mothers. Aisha Nyandoro is the CEO of…
Veteran entrepreneurs know that profit is what drives success in business, yet, as of 2022, approximately 35% of small businesses operating in the U.S. weren't making money, according to Chamber of Commerce.Even businesses that are growing according to other metrics won't withstand the test of time if they ignore their…
Unless you are the CEO of a multimillion-dollar corporation, you are never going to live the life of your dreams working a nine-five. If you want financial freedom, a side hustle or two helps for those of you asking how can I make $1000 a week from home? In this…
Generative AI has taken the marketing world by storm over the last few years — but unsurprisingly, attitudes toward AI adoption and the results themselves have often been mixed.As Ad Age reports, Amazon wants marketers to consider AI as the foundation of digital marketing, emphasizing the ability of LLMs to…
This is the published version of Forbes' CMO newsletter, which offers the latest news for chief marketing officers and other messaging-focused leaders. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Elon Musk has done a great job of making people pay attention to how he’s running X,…
Last Friday, the House voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos. This action followed a report released by the House Ethics Committee that revealed a “complex web of unlawful activity" involving Santos' campaign, personal, and business finances. The downfall may be explained by two words: "complex web.” A headline-grabbing crisis…
Let me drop a little truth bomb: overnight success is the biggest gimmick ever.Yeah, I said it. The term "overnight success" is the perfect bait — shiny, exciting and easy to believe. But it's also entirely, 100% false. The truth? Success is a grind. A messy, sweaty, emotional, lonely and…
2023 has been a year of transition for the world of work. Global markets are turbulent but talent scarcity continues and the need for skilled talent is growing. Our clients tell us that attracting and retaining the right people is higher on their agenda than ever before. Meanwhile, talent expectations…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Joshua White, a 50-year-old father of six and grandfather of two based in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2019, White started a side hustle: Handy Famm, the brand behind a multifunctional STEM learning tool for kids that allows them to help with DIY projects around…
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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