Big Business

Leadership transitions can be a critical inflection point for organizations, yet many companies focus on succession planning while neglecting the complexities of the handoff itself. Executive bridge coaching ensures a smooth, strategic transition by supporting both outgoing and incoming executives, preserving institutional knowledge, and minimizing disruption. This structured approach accelerates...

Flavio Maluf has championed a business model where sustainable forestry operations form the foundation of manufacturing success. Under his leadership as CEO since 1997, Eucatex has evolved from its 1951 origins into one of Brazil's largest producers of wood-based products while maintaining an unwavering commitment to renewable forest resources. The...

In 2005, during the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Hong Kong, the world witnessed large-scale protests by South Korean farmers on the streets of Hong Kong, along with intense clashes between the protesters and the Hong Kong police. Prior to that, similar mass protests had erupted...

A business model defines how a company creates, delivers, and captures value. At any point in time a strong business model creates profitability and sustainability. The challenge in changing times is that yesterday’s successful business model may be inappropriate in today’s market.   Things like revenue streams, customer segments, cost structures,...

When generative AI burst into the workplace in late 2022, many organizations scrambled to make sense of the technology and how it could fit into their workflows. At Mural, a leading visual collaboration platform, the response was swift but measured. According to my interview with Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at...

A life insurance policy typically provides financial protection for family members following the policyholder's unfortunate demise. Certain insurance plans can also serve as financial assets, offering smart investors opportunities to preserve wealth and enhance their financial standing. Awareness of these techniques enables investors to improve their financial assets, secure their...

In today’s competitive business landscape, CEOs are no longer just the faces behind their companies—they are brands in their own right. Personal branding has become a crucial tool for leadership, influence, and business growth. For me, building I Am Christina DiArcangelo was not just about creating a brand but about...

Power, with its enduring allure, has always been a force that draws individuals, organizations, and even entire nations into its orbit. The concept of proximity to power, the belief that being near influential individuals or institutions can bestow influence, opportunity, or status, has shaped career strategies, social hierarchies, and even...

Cole Peacock is an inventive entrepreneur and the Chief Operating Officer of CDI Utilities in Florida. Born on November 19, 1991, in the picturesque Florida Keys, Cole's early life by the water shaped his inventive spirit and business acumen. Although he attended the University of Florida, his formal education was...

Charles Wholey is a dedicated construction superintendent based in Reno and Carson City, Nevada, with a strong background in construction management, safety compliance, and customer service. Raised in a family with deep roots in the construction industry, he learned the value of hard work and leadership from his father, Byron...