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…
The turmoil at West Virginia University (WVU) continues, with the submission of a petition to its Faculty Senate on Monday that calls for a meeting in September to consider a no-confidence vote in WVU President E. Gordon Gee. The petition is just the latest example of the uproar that has…
According to Gallup, only 24% of employees believe that their employer cares about their well-being. Yet, 88% of employers say they want to show care and that well-being is a top priority. So, what's causing the disconnect? Well-being at work can be tricky to discuss because it crosses so many…
Global non-profit Face Equality International is fighting hard to ensure that facial differences and other disfigurements are appropriately recognized and protected as a sub-category of disability rather than being dismissed, as is all too often the case, as less important primarily superficial and cosmetic concerns. Over 100 million people worldwide…
Three years after working from home became a widely accepted practice, organizations are still struggling to figure out the ideal arrangement for their workforce. As many companies come back to work post-summer breaks, we see the headlines continue to roll in highlighting the divergence of opinion. Why do companies continue…
Basic economics tells us that when demand goes down, suppliers must reduce costs, cut supply, or lower prices to survive. That is the choice facing many U.S. colleges and universities starting in 2025, when the so-called “enrollment cliff,” begins. Between 2025 to 2029, undergraduate headcount will drop by over 575,000…
Bob is a big car guy. He loves horsepower. The rumble of a classic glasspack muffler is like a symphony to his ears. He has a buddy who owns a mint condition 1968 Corvette Roadster, cherry red. Bob has salivated over that car for years. Suddenly the car is for…
“There are so many priorities. Different stakeholders want me to focus on their own pet priority. I feel I am constantly running to catch up and no one is satisfied. Frankly I’m stretched thin!”, a CEO confided in me recently. His brow was furrowed and clearly he had run out…
From 2017 to 2020, Black-owned businesses saw the fastest increase compared to other groups, according to the Brookings Institute. Black women-owned businesses, in particular, experienced notable growth of 18.14% between 2017 and 2020, outperforming both women-owned businesses and Black-owned businesses, which saw growth of 9.06% and 13.64%, respectively. There has…
SINGAPORE (August 29, 2023) – Forbes Asia today released the third annual edition of the 100 to Watch list, which spotlights small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region. The 100 to Watch list, which can be found here and in the September issue of Forbes Asia,…
In times of crisis, businesses face unprecedented challenges that can test their resilience and ability to adapt. However, with the right mindset and strategies, it is possible to not only survive but also grow from these circumstances. Many companies invest significant time, money and other resources into crisis prevention. The…
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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