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…
Duet AI assistant after extensive testing with 1M users of Workspace apps customers paying for: Gmail, GDrive, GSlides, GDocs, etc the Duet AI for Google Workspace is now released. Some of the unique features I already love are note-taking tool that generates summaries and action items in Google Meet, a…
We've been told traditionally that you need a four-year degree to land a high salary job. But for many, due to limited finances or other personal circumstances, this is not possible. The good news is that you can still secure your career and earn a high, stable income, even as…
There’s a problem lurking in your business. Depending on the size of your company, it's costing thousands or millions of dollars every single year in lost productivity. This problem is so insidious and so inherent in the way most knowledge workers operate that you may not even notice it any…
This is this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, leaders and investors straight to your inbox. Click here to get on the newsletter list! This past weekend, Olympian Simone Biles competed for the U.S. Gymnastics Championship title—and won in convincing form. The…
This is the second article in a series about how to be a better public speaker. Check out the first article here. As a speaker trainer, one of the most frequent challenges I flag for my clients is to lose the ‘ums,” those filler words that happen when your brain…
When it comes to landing your dream job, your cover letter can be your strongest ally. A well-crafted cover letter goes beyond just reiterating your resume—it's a chance to showcase your personality, highlight your relevant skills and explain why you're the perfect fit for the position. In a competitive job…
There are two kinds of goals, and if you focus too much on one kind, you may find yourself running in place — stuck in the mud of your unrealized potential.Mindset expert Eduardo Briceño knows this firsthand. When he was young, he set ambitious goals and achieved them: He went…
Despite a nonprofit team’s best efforts, sometimes fundraising goals are not met. At times, this sort of setback can be mitigated with simple changes to the fundraising strategy, but on occasion, it’s necessary to take a deep and thorough look into what went wrong. Below, 13 Forbes Nonprofit Council members…
Whether it's unfulfilling tasks, a toxic work environment or a misalignment of personal aspirations, being unhappy at a current job can be a challenge. However, the desire to excel and rise above your dissatisfaction can be a powerful catalyst for change. Below, 20 Forbes Human Resources Council members share advice…
My 20 years in the Entrepreneurs' Organization have provided me with a front-row seat to significant business creation and operational strategy. Of the hundreds of entrepreneurs I know, four Portland, Oregon-based leaders hit home runs and exited at company valuations of $50 million or more: the founders of Ruby Receptionists,…
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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