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We are always on. In today’s digital everything world, is there ever a time we are not reachable? In the morning, is the phone the recipient of your first physical contact and engagement? My bet, for most of us, the answer is yes. It continues, with incremental, gradual creeping insertions; while making a coffee, listening

As a business strategist, over the last 10 years I have asked business founders what the reasons were for starting their business. A combination of the following is common: An underserved need that is not currently being met in the market Deliver a service more effectively and or efficiently. More autonomy A different way of

Brazil, home to the world’s fifth-largest internet user base, has banned the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). The ban, which took effect over the weekend, follows a protracted conflict between X’s owner, Elon Musk, and Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. De Moraes had previously ordered X to block several far-right

Last year, CEOs of publicly listed companies in Vietnam took home an average of approximately $100,700, with leaders in the property and financial services sectors topping the pay scale. According to a study conducted by financial data firms FiinGroup and FiinRatings, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, CEO of industrial property developer Kinh Bac City, emerged as

Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap Inc., is working to boost employee morale after the company’s stock plummeted by 48% this year. In an internal letter, he informed employees that Snap is on track for record-breaking annual revenue and remains committed to advancing its augmented reality initiatives. Spiegel addressed the disparity between the company’s business progress

The trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn began with him denying all charges related to the “dieselgate” scandal that erupted nine years ago. His lawyer, Felix Doerr, stated that Winterkorn “rejects the accusations leveled against him” during a hearing in Braunschweig, near Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen admitted in 2015 to installing software in

Investcorp Holdings, the Middle East’s largest alternative asset manager, is set to lose one of its most senior executives amid a broad leadership restructuring that will see the co-chief executive officer position abolished. Chairman Mohammed Alardhi will assume greater responsibilities as part of this shift. Hazem Ben-Gacem, who has been serving as co-CEO, is stepping

We all know them. Qantas, The Sydney Opera House, Mercedes Benz, David Attenborough, ABC Play School, Fred Hollows, Vegemite, Boeing.. Just what is it that they have? Did they set out to be ‘iconic’ or did it just happen? Can we actually do that?   Let me share what I’ve learned from 44 years in the

Investcorp Holdings, the Middle East’s largest alternative asset manager, is set to lose one of its most senior executives amid a broad leadership restructuring that will see the co-chief executive officer position abolished. Chairman Mohammed Alardhi will assume greater responsibilities as part of this shift. Hazem Ben-Gacem, who has been serving as co-CEO, is stepping

In his 2023 address to world leaders at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference, political commentator and satirist Konstantin Kisin declared, “We are in the fight of our lives.” “From the dawn of time, humans have worked tirelessly to advance our world,” he said. “We captured the mystery of fire, invented the wheel, split

US President Joe Biden’s exit from the Presidential contest is a timely reminder for all leaders to check their expiration date. Leadership is contextual, which means leaders outgrow their role or the role outgrows them. As organisations evolve, so do their leadership needs. An executive who was perfect for launching a startup may not be

A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies reveals that the CEOs of some of the largest companies employing low-wage workers in the US are prioritizing their own short-term gains over long-term investments. The report highlights that these companies are spending far more on stock buybacks than on capital investments or employee retirement plans.

Today’s ever-evolving world requires CEOs to constantly examine their organization’s priorities, looking beyond immediate challenges to envision what the future of business might look like. Modern CEOs need to remain agile yet hyper-focused on their organization’s strategic initiatives. By continuing to emphasize action on forward-looking strategies, including growth, technological advancements, and regulatory shifts, CEOs can

The pandemic catalyzed a seismic shift in how companies operate regarding flexibility in the location of their workers. For some, this flexibility proved a temporary measure; for others, it became a permanent feature. Crunchbase, an AI-powered platform for discovering and connecting with innovative companies, is one of the latter. Kelly Mendez-Scheib, Chief People Officer at

Ford Motor Company announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, opting out of an annual survey conducted by an LGBTQ advocacy group and eliminating quotas for minority dealerships and suppliers. Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the company’s commitment to accommodating diverse perspectives among employees and customers, noting in an internal email shared

A limiting belief is a thought that restricts your personal growth and potential. These beliefs are often subconscious and stem from experiences, conditioning, or negative self-talk. Limiting beliefs can manifest as doubts about your abilities, fears of failure, or assumptions that certain goals are unattainable. They hinder you from taking risks, trying new things, and

In today’s fast-paced, dynamic marketplace, future-proofing your customer experience (CX) strategy is not just a competitive advantage – it’s a necessity. Customers’ expectations are continually rising, driven by rapid advancements in technology and an increasing emphasis on personalized service. To stay ahead, businesses must ensure that their CX strategies are resilient, adaptable, and capable of

The disparity between the highest and lowest-paid employees in Switzerland continues to grow, with top executives earning an average of 143 times more than their lowest-paid workers in 2023, according to a recent study by the trade union Unia. This widening gap marks an increase from the previous year when the ratio stood at 1:139.

On August 22, 2024, AWS, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., announced the launch of its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region. The company plans to invest approximately US$6.2 billion in Malaysia through 2038. This investment is aimed at providing developers, startups, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and various organizations—including government, education, and non-profits—more options for running applications and serving

A great deal of emphasis is placed on training Peer Advisory Group Chairs and Forum Leaders – as it should be. These amazing individuals bear a tremendous responsibility as coaches and confidants to CEOs and their key executives worldwide. They work to make their groups “greater than the sum of their smarts” (Sekou Andrews) and