CEO

Have you ever heard the phrase, “he or she is a born leader?”  I don’t believe that to be true.  We are not born knowing how to be a leader. We learn how to lead from our culture, environment, experiences, parents, teachers, and even books. And, true leadership has nothing to do with titles or

The two-year onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing with the rise of the Delta and Omicron variants, has taken center stage in every aspect of life, not the least of which is the consumer world. While vaccinations have helped re-open the door to public interaction, the virus still spreads, deaths mount, and many customers are

American healthcare is in crisis. And the ripple effects are impacting the competitiveness of our businesses. CEOs find themselves at a critical juncture: balancing the needs of employees with the company’s bottom line. How can we improve the fiscal health of our American-based operations and compete globally if the ever-increasing cost of healthcare holds us

If there is one thing the pandemic has taught me, it’s that “business as usual” no longer exists. Between navigating the many changes brought on by the pandemic to the current challenges of the Great Resignation, leaders in every industry are left asking “where do we go from here?” According to the Labor Department, a

The importance of mentors was on full display when retired Navy Capt. Barbara Bell recently attended the unveiling of a new exhibit that featured her and seven other women in aviation at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Maryland. One of the other women in attendance, Colleen Nevius, the first woman to graduate from the

Just Wait Until Omicron Keeps Their Kids Home After Winter Break We’re coming up on two years of this pandemic. TWO. YEARS.  That’s two years of moms trying to juggle work expectations while being thrown into brand new situations with managing childcare, virtual school, or even full on homeschooling. Two years of being afraid they’ll

Have you ever wondered how you could monetize your expertise outside of your corporate role? As an executive and business leader, other companies would benefit from your expertise. Companies around the world will pay you to solve problems and create results for their business. However, your challenge isn’t delivering your expertise.  You do this on

As we approach the close of 2021, you’re probably being questioned about whether you’re ready for the new year. It may be more appropriate to ask: Is 2022 ready for you? Rather than brace yourself for the uncertainty of what’s next, it’s time to be proactive. To start, reflect on what you’re grateful for, take

Feedback sessions should be the highlight of a leader’s day. Your employees are getting fed up with feedback. That, at least, is the takeaway from one recent Gallup survey, which found that only 26% of workers believe that feedback actually helps them improve their performance. Clearly, things aren’t working the way they should. At most

The four steps to taking charge of your Imposter Syndrome and reaching the top. According to McKinsey and Lean In’s “Women in the Workplace” 2020 report, the number of women in the C-suite grew from 17% to 21% between January 2015 and January 2020. Moreover, the 2021 Women in CEOs in America reports that 8.2%

Many traders get into trading because they view it as easy money they can make from home in their pajamas. This really couldn’t be further from the truth. I’m a full-time professional trader and before I created my unique method for trading, I struggled to find consistent success in the markets. Another huge myth is

The level of waste our book supply chain produces each year is environmentally unfriendly and inefficient to a fault. Some readers have embraced the convenience of ebooks, but the majority of readers still prefer the familiar feel of a paperback or hardcover book in their hands. There is just something comforting about the smell of

According to a new study by Future Forum, 76% of employees do not want to return to full-time office work. It seems employees are more than willing to trade in-person interaction for work time at home, fewer distractions, and no commute. They are not alone. Senior leaders are embracing the productivity and performance gained from remote

Covid has wreaked havoc with relationships; people have not been able to get together with those they choose. Leaders with weak or unhelpful relationship have resulted in losing valuable staff. Online meetings have emphatically drawn leaders’ formerly personal and private lives  into the professional realm (hello zoom-bombing pets and children). The need for quality human

As currently practiced, risk assessments need to be revamped. This isn’t a topic that typically tops the priority list, but it needs to be addressed – particularly if you’re trying to defend your business from threats or pass an audit. Risk assessments aren’t being done the right way – whether organizations view them as a

As a business leader, how often has a consultant pitched you their silver-bullet solution, promising to dramatically increase your organization’s productivity and profitability? Probably more than you would like. With so many options, it’s no wonder the right pathway may be unclear! However, one proven pathway to increase productivity and profitability is digital transformation, also

We’re in the middle of a major shift in the workforce. The pandemic caused a massive change from shared office space to remote work. As people spent time at home—and as they faced a multitude of intense stressors and even direct loss—they reevaluated what’s important when it comes to their careers. Because of this, we’ve