CEO Advisory

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...

According to the Human Capital Institute, "Approximately seventy percent of new hires decide whether to stay or leave an organization within the first six months of joining." In case you haven’t already felt the impact of high turnover, think about this: Forbes says, “Off-the-shelf estimates are available, which might set...

In May of this year, the World Health Organization classified workplace burnout as a condition in its latest revision of the International Classification of Diseases. Workplace burnout is defined as a state of extreme exhaustion caused by stress in one’s job and a lack of a good work-life balance. In...

The transition to CEO is understandably nerve-racking – after all, shareholders, employees, and board members will now hold you singularly accountable for the company’s overall performance.  As CEO, you will have to make tough decisions about strategy, hiring/firing, company policies, and more on a regular basis. Although the core responsibilities...