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…
Nobody wants to end up working in a company with a culture that sucks the life out of you. It doesn’t matter how much it pays – a bad job culture and misaligned values will take its toll on your physical and mental health. And a bad company culture can…
As someone who's spent years in leadership, I've seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization's success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing disengagement among employees boosts productivity, profitability and well-being. The key factor? You, as a manager. When you set clear expectations,…
You can observe a lot by just watching. If we expand that famous quote from Yogi Berra to include listening, observation takes on a whole new dimension. Such was the case when former big leaguer and current Detroit Tiger broadcaster Craig Monroe chatted with Pat Caputo on a weekly radio…
As we approach 2024, media continues to undergo transformative shifts, presenting both challenges and opportunities for public relations professionals. Below, 18 Forbes Communications Council members share the critical trends, recent developments and current situations that demand the attention of PR practitioners. From the rising influence of social media to the…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming regulated industries like healthcare, finance and legal services, but navigating these changes requires a careful balance between innovation and compliance.In healthcare, for example, AI-powered diagnostic tools are enhancing outcomes by improving breast cancer detection rates by 9.4% compared to human radiologists, as highlighted in a…
Effective leadership relies on a multitude of essential skills and qualities, not the least of which is keen self-awareness. Being able to identify and recognize your own strengths and weaknesses in action helps you align your motives and behavior to better inspire and guide your team. Below, Forbes Coaches Council…
Setting goals is essential for any agency aiming to thrive and grow in a competitive landscape. Goals provide clarity and direction, ensuring every effort is aligned with a larger vision. Studies show that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down, as this practice…
Excessive meetings have become a common complaint in the modern workplace, as they can take time away from work that needs to be done. Leadership teams, in particular, can find themselves bogged down with meetings, leaving little time for strategic thinking and execution. Here, 20 Forbes Human Resources Council members…
Monica Rothgery is a natural leader. She has trained army soldiers, managed fast-food restaurant teams, built international franchise locations, and wrote a book about it all called Lessons from the Drive-Thru: Real Life Wisdom for Frontline Leaders.The leadership journey fueled her unique approach to restaurant management and a mission to…
In 2015, the FAFSA began to be completed a year earlier, allowing for financial aid decisions to come out with rolling or early decisions. The form has been available October 1 each year since. This year, though, the Department of Education announced a few months ago that it would not…
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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