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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is imperative to any role, team, or organisation. Having the ability to focus on transferring EQ and motivation to your team is even more critical as we all continue to work and lead in an everchanging environment. Simply put, EQ is defined as someone’s ability to recognise, understand, and manage their own

With my new book PR Confidential: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating a Powerful Public Image, my goal was to demystify the often-misunderstood public relations industry by answering questions frequently posed by business leaders in an “advice column” format. The following excerpt captures many of the conversations I have with CEOs and start-up founders who are

One of my coaching clients is an entrepreneur whose business looks great on paper. In year 2–3, she had made a whopping 83% profit. Everything seemed to be going perfectly. Yet, when we took what I call a “strategic pause” to review her goals, I noted that personally, she wasn’t doing great. She was burnt

What does it mean to be a better leader?  It’s a question I ponder a lot in my role as an executive coach. After all, my job is to help leaders be better.  While there has been much written on this topic, my greatest learnings came when I had to face the unimaginable and devastating

While the immediate risk posed by the crisis in Gaza to international financial markets is the risk of Iran’s involvement and the resulting hike in oil prices that could devastate the world economy, billionaire Ray Dalio has an even more long-term concern. Dalio – in a recent LinkedIn post titled “Another Step Toward International War”

PR for CEOs requires getting a brand’s story told at the right time, in the right place, and to the right audience. While executives do what they do best to scale their companies, ongoing, strategic, and impactful PR maintains control of the brand’s narrative. Here are ten top PR agencies providing media relations, content, digital

I write about high-performing groups and teams. Venturing into an article about travel is as much a departure for me as my recent trip to Mexico. My wife and I reacquainted with our favorite resort – Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. We’ve been there about a half-dozen times and

As another potential government shutdown looms over Washington, the need for a more efficient and resilient government becomes increasingly evident. The ongoing political turmoil underscores the importance of reducing the burden on taxpayers and businesses who suffer the consequences of these shutdowns. To address these issues, we must look to innovative solutions, such as those

Think about some of the challenges we’re experiencing as we make our way through 2023. High-profile layoffs, volatile markets, a protracted war, supply chain and climate disruptions, political unrest, weak signals of recovery (e.g., a slow return back to the office), a disengaged and distracted workforce—all while we collectively navigate the threat and trauma of

From 2020 to 2022, employers and employees embraced remote work, and many have argued that they’ve worked just as, if not more productively than at the office. However, fast forward to 2023, during the post-pandemic era; recent studies show that while employees feel they’re just as, or more productive at home, this may not always

Unleashing the full potential of an organization lies not only in advanced technology or robust strategies but fundamentally in its people. Employee engagement is a concept that any business can embrace. To do so, however, involves a consistent commitment from the top to the bottom of the organizational structure. Research shows employee engagement profoundly impacts

In today’s rapidly accelerating business landscape, it’s not just products, services, or technologies that need constant updating and innovation. One of the most overlooked areas in many organizations is the sales model. Many CEOs, trapped by past success, are unwittingly leading their organizations into a margin crisis by allowing their sales teams to operate with

I have been on a journey of self-discovery and finding my next levels in life for more than 20 years. After making my exit out of the military and  serving for 21 years, I faced the reality of my new unfulfilling corporate job, navigated a complicated divorce process and juggled being a single mother all

Ever since I was a child, I have always been interested in the concept of leadership and the figures who could be defined as leaders. I was fascinated by the leader as a figure, in all its forms, not just the professional one. Over time, I have delved deeper into the subject, which has become

“It’s easy – All you need is love” –– Lennon & McCartney. At the height of the Vietnam War, the Beatles sang their iconic song on June 25, 1967, in a television special, a live and international satellite production called “One World.” Their simple message was intended to end the war. Similarly, “People First” excellence can

Valley TeleCom Group has officially announced the appointment of Troy Judd as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Possessing a 24-year career in the telecommunications field, with an impressive 23-year history at Valley TeleCom, Judd brings substantial experience and a proven track record of effective leadership to his fresh role. Judd has a Bachelor’s degree

Life is complex, and not everyone has a predefined purpose. Most people struggle to identify their goals for the next month. And that’s okay!  As a society we have created perception cages of what defines success, what defines happiness and fulfillment, what is normal and what’s not, and so on. This oversimplification of the human

Dear friends, thank you once again for your messages! We are glad that our articles answer your scientific inquiries. Those of you who have been reading my articles for many years in Greek and English, know that I deal with Strategic Communication. You asked me recently if and how Strategic Communication can be connected with

According to IDC, the overall global datasphere reached 64 zettabytes in 2020. That’s a LOT of information, and you’d think with all of that available, businesses would be able to unlock actionable insights pretty easily. But that “Eureka!” moment is just as elusive today as it was before the advent of big data. While most

Americans are obsessed with productivity. A quick Google search of “productivity blogs” yields more than 70 million results, with the top articles parsing out the best ones to read and follow. Social media platforms offer more of the same. Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index found that although 87% of employees believe they’re as productive at