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A theme of my pre-adulthood years was “grey” – specifically, a constant push by my mom to see things less in black-and-white and more for the grey between. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I realized I’d gotten better at seeing the grey – in fact I live in it now– but I can say

Monte Moran, Former CEO, Chipotle First the bad news: We’ve been doing leadership all wrong. Now the good: That can change—easily and fast. So says former Chipotle co-CEO Monty Moran, who catapulted the regional burrito chain to a Fortune 500 superstar with a market cap near $40 billion. Ditch the carrots-and-sticks approach to incentivizing talent,

I just had a meeting with a CEO and his assistant, who’ve returned to their office full time. The CEO expressed his gratitude for his assistant’s unwavering support. “I would have been lost without her. She understands that CEOs have a lonely job.” He was surprised when I said my experience indicates the CEO’s assistant

After an unprecedented period of disruption and uncertainty on almost all fronts, business leaders around the globe are grappling with how to welcome employees back to the office, even while the pandemic rages on in many parts of the globe. The office we used to know is a construct of the past. Hybrid work models

Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health Chief Executive asked Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health and author of Leading Through a Pandemic, about the lessons he’ll take away from this extraordinary time at the helm. Here’s what he told us: As the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York

Over the course of the past three weeks, the International Olympic Committee and this year’s host Japan have doled out hundreds of bronze, silver, and gold medals – symbols given to athletes for reaching the height of human achievement in whatever sport they’ve dedicated years to being the best. Long ago the Greeks chose something

The rapid spread of Covid’s Delta variant has derailed family vacations, delayed office reopenings and heightened fears that our suspended reality will go on for years to come. But even with the continued disruption and changing government guidelines, business leaders are resolved to press ahead, even as they find themselves at a challenging intersection. In

As a CEO, you’ve got a lot on your plate. You’re dealing with busy, unpredictable schedules, late hours, ample travel time and many conflicting responsibilities vying for your attention. While this demanding and energizing lifestyle might be one of the things you love most about your job, it also takes a massive toll on your

Filmmakers, whether they’re directing a commercial or a three-hour cinematic epic, rely on proven technology. This is because, when movie production costs upwards of $20,000 per hour (when accounting for everyone on set), sticking to established technology is the safe way to get the job done. Aside from these high-stakes situations, the film industry still

Innovation can transform your business, but it won’t just happen randomly. These 3 steps can help you strategically encourage innovation in your company. After being ousted from Apple and spending 12 years on other ventures, Steve Jobs returned to a company in shambles. The business was close to bankruptcy, but Jobs had a plan. “The cure

What happens when a highly successful, multi-level-C-Suite visionary leader decides to become the new owner of a small, chic, bridal boutique nestled in a loft in Soho? The wedding dreams of New York brides started coming true – one gorgeous bridal gown at a time. High powered exec, Laura McQuade and her husband are now

As a leader, it is critical to be mindful and present in interactions with your many stakeholders throughout the day. While this is very easy to understand in theory, it is incredibly difficult to do in practice. Mindfulness, a key component of Buddhist philosophy, has become quite in vogue today. In looking up “mindfulness seminars”

Aviation Captains are so experienced and skilled that they can smoothly land a huge plane on the runway, even with strong crosswinds or through a strong storm. This is widely known, as we’ve all been passengers who have experienced great landings and felt the relief that everything went as planned. Let us today go behind

Col. (Ret.) Diane Ryan, Associate Dean of Programs and Administration at the Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University Col. (Ret.) Diane Ryan served in a variety of command and staff assignments during 29 years as a U.S. Army officer. Now a professor and management coach, Chief Executive asked her to share insights on three

It was the beginning of 2020 when the Swiss government decided that in-person classes could no longer be permitted. From one day to the next, classes became virtual. The impact of this decision on students and teachers was tremendous. As a lecturer during this time, one of the biggest struggles I had to face was

The way in which organizations innovate, and places where they are based to do this, have changed profoundly over the last decade due to two overall trends – convergence and disruption. Companies have moved away from closed innovation models to more open approaches in which organizations and places work in collaborative ecosystems and networks, forming

Local businesses have lagged behind their larger brethren in moving to digital marketing, but digital became a lifeline during the pandemic when many traditional forms of marketing were no longer available. McKinsey reported that the percentage of products and services that are partially or fully digitized (in North America) increased from 34% in May 2018,

Do you consider yourself an open-minded, rational and logical person? Chances are, you probably aren’t. Like it or not, we’re all controlled by cognitive biases: a series of beliefs, prejudices and preconceived ideas that help us process information quickly and make decisions – though not always the right ones. While this doesn’t have too great

In most organisations, someone who is good at their job will, at some point or another, earn a promotion. However, when the promotion comes with leadership responsibilities, many people lack the requisite skillset for their new role. What was required previously may not be what’s required when you are tasked with leading a team of

Millennials have been struggling to generate wealth when compared to previous generations, with the average Baby Boomer holding up to 7x the wealth of Millennials at the same age. Add in the pandemic, and financial futures of “the unluckiest generation in U.S. history” are grim. According to a recent survey from Deloitte, two-thirds of Millennials