Leaders often hear that they need to stay innovative in order to succeed and grow their business — and this is especially pertinent following the “new normal” ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it’s easy to encounter some innovation-related pitfalls on this journey. Rhett Power discusses some considerations CEOs should...

Acquiring a new customer can be up to five times more expensive than retaining a current one. Similarly, just a 5% boost in customer retention can increase profits by more than 90%. Rhett Power shares tips for company leaders looking to gain loyal lifelong fans. In 2021, companies should focus...

Despite the difficulties of 2020, employee engagement is on the rise. As more companies embrace the hybrid workforce model, it will take a unique approach to keep your employees as interested and involved as they are now. Remote work was a fun trend before the pandemic, but COVID-19 forced most...

Cyberattacks are on the rise in 2021, and so are private- and public-sector efforts to contain them. Major meat producer JBS USA’s IT systems were hit, a ransomware attack shut down the Colonial Pipeline and stalled about half of the East Coast’s fuel supplies, and President Joe Biden signed an...

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, restless consumers turned to the internet to carry out their everyday activities and get entertainment. Countless innovations emerged during this time, but many of them could actually be here to stay for the long haul. Rhett Power covers four industries...

The idea of conscious consumerism has grown steadily over the past decade, but a global pandemic and social justice awakening accelerated the trend. Moving forward, businesses across all industries would be wise to prioritize customer wants and needs, voice their values, and follow through on their promises to drive long-term...

Keeping a remote workforce engaged means putting people first and trying new things to keep everyone involved and invested. Leaders must work to keep their teams engaged, whether continuing to work remotely or returning to the office post-pandemic. Try these three strategies for team relationship upkeep. In this remote-controlled world...

Of course, C-suite executives have a significant amount on their plates when leading their respective areas of the company. And in many cases, the changes brought on by COVID-19 have worsened their stress and anxiety. Thankfully, there are some tried-and-tested ways to better manage their workloads, become more efficient and...

When it comes to COVID-19, it seems we’re nearing the light at the end of the tunnel. With this sense of calm comes a conundrum, however: Executives have been laser-focused on simply keeping afloat — but priorities that were less pressing through the pandemic are coming back into focus. Here...

The unusual challenges businesses faced over the past year forced leaders in every industry to embrace innovation. While many of those changes were great moves, the path forward will require an equal dose of strategy. These suggestions should help you feed your appetite for innovation in the most strategic manner...