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As a CEO of a growing company, you’re accountable for everything that happens – and doesn’t happen – in your organization. Most CEOs take this commitment very seriously, and it serves them well. But the challenge is that many CEOs confuse this with believing they are responsible for everything.  Even CEOs who have mastered the

As a working Mother who led thousands of working Moms for the past few years, I’ve experienced the benefits of creating an environment where they can thrive. It’s a win for working Moms, who can contribute their best for customers and colleagues. And for the organization, which can attract and retain top talent and gain

As global leaders gather at Davos, the pressing need for genuine leadership comes to focus amid widespread discontent with institutions. With an astounding four billion seemingly dissatisfied individuals set to cast their votes this year, this serves as a resounding wake-up call for those in positions of power. Upon departing Davos with your grand ideas,

In a recent article for CEOWORLD magazine, I wrote about making 2024 the year you substitute setting (and often failing to achieve) New Year’s Resolutions for choosing one word to frame the year you want to experience. A word that will act as your true north so that you stay on track. A word that aligns

Work. Is it a long-term career? A personal duty? A means to an end? A source of fulfillment? In short, each option is correct, as each option characterizes a different generational understanding of the workplace — from Baby Boomers and Traditionalists to Millenials and Gen Zers. Such differences in perspective are often referred to as

As a kid, I was fascinated with mythology, Greek, Roman, and Norse. I couldn’t get enough of Zeus, Neptune, Thor, and their companion gods and goddesses. In reading the stories, I was fascinated by fate and the gods’ role. When I asked my high school teacher which of the two was the prevailing force, she

Earlier this month I met with an industry analyst who shared an astonishing fact: a Top 10 Fortune 500 company recently built an in-house workforce analytics solution — and had 7,000 employees assigned to manage it. That’s right, seven thousand. The question many people would ask is, why are they trying to build their own

In the 160,000 years that Homo sapiens have existed, our species has seen the rise and demise of genius millions of times over. And yet, despite those centuries of experience, the exact formula for genius remains an enigma to this day. The uncertainty and mystification that surround this concept lead C-suite executives to ask time

Have you ever felt like you’re speaking into the void in a hybrid meeting? You’re not alone. The shift to hybrid workplaces has introduced a unique set of challenges in communication and collaboration. The goal? To make the office worth the commute, and the virtual connection minimally distant from the physical one, requires investment into

A world beset with continued challenges.  According to the International Monetary Fund, global recovery remains subdued, with growing regional divergences and little room for economic policy mishaps. The baseline forecast expects global growth to slow from 3.5 percent in 2022 to 3.0 percent in 2023 and 2.9 percent in 2024, well below the historical (2000–19)

Richelieu Dennis has made a name in the brand marketing and entrepreneurship world as a beacon of hope for marginalized communities. After founding Sundial Brands — which was acquired by Unilever in 2017 — Dennis went on to launch various startups and brands, including Essence Ventures. He also established the New Voices Fund, a $100

2024 will be my third year of restarting a practice introduced by Chris Brogan over a decade ago. Brogan, Chief of Staff to the CEO of Appfire, began a practice in 2006 that I’ve always admired. It’s called My Three Words. Chris describes it this way: “The My Three Words idea is simple. Choose three words (not 1,

Are you a half glass full or half glass empty kind of person? Chances are, assuming you’re a CEO, you’re the former. Research at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business which involved 3,000 comprehensive personality tests of CEOs and CFOs found, perhaps unsurprisingly, that 80% of CEOs are “very optimistic” compared with 65% of CFOs.

In the contemporary landscape of literature and popular culture, celebrity-authored books have garnered significant attention. This phenomenon intersects the realms of literature, fame, and personal narrative, offering a unique window into the lives and thoughts of some of the world’s most recognized figures. A recent study conducted by CEOWORLD magazine serves as a testament to

With a new year around the corner, now more than ever, it’s time to contribute to the most important person, you! Life gets hectic and the last few years has presented challenges, along with opportunities in more ways than one. We can get caught up in the “doing” of life instead of the “being” and spend

Astonishingly, 90% of cyberattacks start with a phishing email, making your employees the last line of defense in this battleground. Updated findings from annual surveys conducted by IBM and Verizon indicate a growing frequency and intensity in cyberattacks that include ransomware extortion, CEO fraud, investment scams and false impersonations. A staggering 74% of data breaches involve a human element, transforming employees from potential victims to unwitting

The Middle Eastern legal sector, amidst transformative economic diversification, is witnessing a pivotal evolution. A region that was once primarily fueled by its energy sector is now a crucible for various emergent industries, reshaping the legal profession within its evolving economies.  The economic shift in the Middle East, from its historical reliance on oil to

Occasionally, I come across a piece that describes CEO peer advisory groups or forums as gatherings where group members receive unbiased advice and counsel from their peers. I understand the intent; it’s just that unbiased is the wrong word. I’m picking a nit here for two reasons: 1) Group members are biased (we all are).

Failure. Mistake. Miscalculation. These words have a nasty reputation, most especially when mixed with growth-focused business and professional leadership. According to conventional wisdom, failure is simply the absence of success. So if success is the ultimate goal, then failure, mistakes, and miscalculations should be defined as wholly negative and avoided at all costs. But what

The challenge of intergenerational dynamics in China has become a significant societal concern. Effectively grasping the nuances of Chinese society requires delving into the distinct characteristics that define individuals across various generational strata.  What is presented here is an initial synthesis endeavor capturing the social attributes and prevalent trends defining each generation. While not exhaustive