CEO Advisory

Many years ago I remember finishing the presentation of a corporate brand campaign to the CEO of a large conglomerate. They needed to update and greatly expand buyers’ perceptions of how their company could address entire workflows, not just build an endless stream of disconnected point products. Three things were...

Four Ways to Minimize the Risk:  The unprecedented onslaught on tax havens in recent years combined with the adverse publicity given to some large multinationals for paying “obscenely low” levels of tax has had a serious result – tax authorities worldwide are under pressure to plug tax loopholes and raise...

In recent decades, business has transformed to be faster, more digital, and experience-driven. Market changes are impacting not only the ways we do business, but the relationships we form within them. Executive partnerships are emerging across the C-Suite, one of the most influential being the relationship between the CEO and...

4 Key Groups That Care About Your Environmental Efforts: Sustainability has become a universally important issue for a company’s stakeholders, both as a matter of social responsibility as well as economics. Awareness from investors, customers and employees of a company’s sustainability stance is constantly increasing. This trend is expected to...

Every day, we experience crucial second-by-second interactions with colleagues, clients, associates, and partners. These encounters can lead to increased productivity and effectiveness, or conversely, they can become disruptive and counterproductive to your business. The key to experiencing more of the former is through an organization-wide understanding of individual communication styles....

Tax credits are much welcome, and often invaluable additions to any organization’s finances. A tax credit is the amount of money that taxpayers can subtract from their taxes. They differ from tax deductions and exemptions in that while they reduce the amount of your organization’s taxable income, tax credits reduce...

Taking an idea and turning it into a profitable business in one of the most formidable tasks on the planet. It requires hard work, planning, and often, patience. Part of that planning process involves choosing the ideal location in which to get your business off the ground. While most cities...

Developing a comprehensive compliance program is necessary to thrive in a highly regulated business environment. It provides internal controls that guide the actions of all the stakeholders within the organization, thus preventing violation of regulatory rules and standards. Regardless of the industry, you should ensure that you have an effective...

At a time when everyone on Twitter seems perpetually pissed off and many are so left they’re right, I hope you’ll bear with me as I wade into turbulent waters and try to share a few objective, unbiased and (dare I say) optimistic observations on new trends regarding diversity and...

Event season can be a manic time of year. Your calendar is full and your team is stretched – you certainly don’t have time to be perfecting your presentation techniques. That’s why now is the perfect time to prepare. Presentations are central to many of your events. Whether it is...