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…
Most organizations define their values during pivotal moments — at their founding, during a rebrand or when leadership changes. But too often, those values are relegated to the About Us page of a website, sitting alongside the mission and vision statements, destined to be forgotten.Even when employees know the stated…
Multinational workplaces are becoming increasingly common in modern business. While diversity can be a strength, it can also give rise to cultural misunderstandings that hinder collaboration and productivity. Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members offer essential strategies for overcoming cultural barriers and fostering a harmonious work environment in multinational settings.…
As a parent, you want your kids to eventually become independent adults — but this transformation doesn't happen overnight. It involves carefully and gradually giving them more freedoms and responsibilities over years of growth and development until they reach a point where they're capable of making important or even risky…
December is a challenging time for MBA applicants, as well as their friends and families. Business schools are calling right now with good news for candidates who applied in round one. Tensions can arise whether the news is thrilling or disappointing. Applicants’ nerves may already be on edge because of…
A couple of months ago, I visited a well-known establishment in Miami for dinner. Even though it was a regular weeknight — not nearly as busy as a weekend rush — I noticed one of the staff members seemed completely overwhelmed. The table next to me was making endless demands,…
Recovering from burnout in a week is a challenging task, as burnout is often a result of prolonged stress and exhaustion. However, if you have a week off between Christmas and New Years, and you're looking for ways to quickly alleviate symptoms and start the recovery process, here are seven…
Immigrant Food is a restaurant group with its flagship location nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C., just steps away from the White House. It celebrates global flavors brought to America by immigrants while challenging the immigrant narrative in America. Owner Téa Ivanovic calls it "gastroadvocacy.""The idea of Immigrant Food…
The year-end performance review is fast approaching; this is the moment where you finally have the opportunity to discuss your overall performance from this year, demonstrate your ambitions for career progression, skills development, and improved performance for the year ahead, with the potential for being put forward for a promotion…
As CEO and founder, I recently decided to turn ZenToes into an employee-owned business. I am already seeing the incredible benefits for my team and the company as a whole.In this model, all employees hold a share of the company's equity, aligning the interests of employees with the overall goals…
In a world where the daily grind often begins and ends with a cup of coffee, the next generation of coffee trends will likely be driven by new products and new users. We’ve seen plenty of trends start with younger consumers and then become adopted by older consumers. I call…
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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