CEO Advisory

Unlike CEOs and CFOs, not every company has a Chief Operating Officer, and not every COO has the same responsibilities, span of control, decision rights, and position in the reporting structure. There is not a standard job description for COOs. Therefore, should you be offered a COO position, it is...

There is much commentary about authentic leadership in business today. Expectations for leadership have also changed, somewhat driven by Millennials who look for a different type of leadership and communication style. Companies are asking their leaders to be more authentic, approachable and human. But what does this look like in...

Digital aids makes it easy to work from anywhere, and many make use of the opportunity to work from home. Here are some pros and cons regarding a home office. Con: Home Is Not Optimized for Work To many distractions makes it challenging to have a good work rhythm at...

The choice between studying at university and finding a job can be a conundrum for most younger people. The lure of better career prospects and higher earnings from studying at university may outweigh early employment for many. However, lots of young people are thinking twice before plummeting into debt and...

Trello is a popular productivity tool that enables individuals and teams to manage and track their projects. Its system of visual boards, lists, and cards, together with drag and drop functionality, allows users to accomplish work in an easy and fun way. The simplicity of the interface appeals to many...

As far as the public was concerned, the 1970 Apollo 13 mission was just another routine space flight. That was until we heard the words, ‘Houston, we have a problem’ (well, in the movie anyway). The movie highlighted just how infectious Gene Kranz’s confidence was. ‘We’ve never lost an American...

What makes the difference between a great tradeshow promotional item and something thrown in the trash? Here’s a hint: how useful is the product that you are giving away? Many companies will have promotional and giveaway items at their tradeshow booths to promote their product; the hope is that the...

Running a business has changed drastically over the years as entrepreneurs transform into digital natives. Automation and the rise of social media have brought disruption to the current business landscape, so much so that businesses can hardly keep up with what’s currently going on. Indeed, traditional notions have made way...

A lot of established businessmen from different walks have a special liking for sports cars. Having a well-furnished sports car with world class facilities is one of the biggest style factors for their image as well. With the development in automobiles and research, top-notch facilities are coming for cars with...

Getting the right people in the door, whether a physical or a virtual door, isn’t a walk in the park. There is no magic button you can push and traffic automatically flows to your website. It takes effort, time, and sometimes money to attract the right audience and customers to...