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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
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…
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How to Build a Reputation That Survives Any Crisis
When we imagine power, we often think of prestigious titles, millions of followers or frequent media appearances. But in entrepreneurial practice, these are fragile assets: A single crisis can erase them in hours. The difference between those who survive and those who vanish? Reputation — an invisible form of capital…
How to Protect Your Company Culture When You’re Growing Fast
In the beginning, it was just us: Two law school graduates turned serial entrepreneurs, a husband-and-wife team working on our second big venture. Our vision, to create a business entity formation and maintenance company built on a culture of accountability and integrity without compromise. In addition, we wanted our company…
I Blew an Audition with Robert De Niro — But the Surprising Lesson Now Helps Me Crush Every High-Stakes Moment
I'll never forget the moment I got the call: an audition for a movie with Robert De Niro.My brain short-circuited as soon as I heard his name. De Niro. The Godfather. Heat. Goodfellas. How could I not get distracted?As the big day drew near, I spiraled. This wasn't just another…
How to Really Outsmart Procrastination
I remember the eureka moment I had about procrastination when I was still a high school Latin teacher. There was a lot of talk about "time management" and "SMART" goals going around the faculty in-service day training. But then one of the teachers spoke out, "This isn't time management as…
What Leaders Can Learn From the First 1,000 Days of ChatGPT
This September marks 1,000 days since ChatGPT entered public consciousness. In that short time, the world has undergone a seismic shift. AI, once a buzzword, has become a foundational force — reshaping workflows, boardroom agendas and entire industries. No organization or country, large or small, was immune. Generative AI, alongside…
Why In-Person Events Are Still a Business Superpower in 2025
Even with all the ways technology has changed how we work and connect, there's still something powerful about being in the same room with people. In-person events — whether it's a roundtable, a workshop, a conference, a product roadshow or a community gathering — create opportunities for connection, trust and…
3 Continuity Plan Failures That Toppled Industry Giants
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is often something that many professionals do not pay close attention to. History has shown us that even industry giants can be humbled and collapse or lose significant income when they overlook critical vulnerabilities in their preparation for crises.This can range from overconfidence in their…
How to Protect Your Company From Deepfake Fraud
In 2024, a scammer used deepfake audio and video to impersonate Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna and attempted to authorize a wire transfer, reportedly tied to an acquisition. Ferrari never confirmed the amount, which rumors placed in the millions of euros.The scheme failed when an executive assistant stopped it by asking…
Lessons from Macmillan’s CEO on Leading Through Change Without Losing Your Why
As someone who regularly speaks with CEOs about their industries, paths and philosophies, my conversation with Jon Yaged, CEO of Macmillan, stood out. It wasn't just about books or publishing — it was about values, culture and the role of business leaders in a time of social friction.What surprised me…
Robert Irvine Says It’s Good to Scare Yourself in Business
Celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robert Irvine took the stage in New York City for a special live taping of our show, How Success Happens. He knocked the crowd out with inspiring advice, hilarious stories, and shots of his signature vodka, which he happily poured for anyone with an empty…
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