CEO Advisory

Shortly before the layoffs at Salesforce, Marc Benioff, cofounder and co-CEO of Salesforce, recently sent a company-wide Slack message complaining about the low productivity of recent hires made during the pandemic and asked “Are we not building tribal knowledge with new employees without an office culture?” Salesforce permits a high...

We all know the arguments: calculating marketing ROI is expensive. There are all kinds of technology barriers, not to mention turf issues. Like the constant battle between marketing and sales over who gets credit for what.  Plus, most companies, especially manufacturers, sell through distribution, which can often be a roadblock...

Businesses are a vital part of the local economy. They’re responsible for creating jobs, paying taxes and supporting other local businesses. Overall, they are the backbone of every community. Yet, when a community lacks strength, businesses must jump in and contribute to help their neighbors and make it a better...

As a business leader, have you ever had a strong “gut feel” about an issue or a decision you need to make? Something that created a subliminal pull in your stomach, a sensed intuition about a particular problem unfolding in real time? You may have pondered for a moment whether...

How many times have you thought you were negotiating with someone but were actually having a monologue with yourself?  It happens all the time. Take the case of Priya, who was meeting with her boss to negotiate her job responsibilities, a promotion, a change in title, and a raise:  Priya...

No matter your roll in an organization your identity should always be protected, especially at the Tax Level. An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number. Think of it as a unique extension to...

Most CFOs expect to enact a hiring freeze soon or already have one in place as they anticipate a recession. As a result, many employees are now stressed about their own financial wellness. This article will discuss how implementing earned wage access can help employers boost employee morale during hiring...

Leading and coaching a diverse sales team can be both challenging and rewarding. A diverse team brings different perspectives and approaches to problem-solving, which can lead to increased creativity and innovation in the sales process. However, managing a team of individuals with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences can also present...

“Where’s Batman?”  Growing up, thanks to being named “Robin,” cheeky boys would inevitably ask me that question. Though I’m not that Robin, I do possess a superpower–strategic creativity. And I’m willing to share it with you. People tout the power of creativity but there’s a rub. Artists have the luxury...

We understand income generation as necessarily an active endeavor. For the most part, it is. But, there are avenues that allow for passivity provided you prepare well. Today, people look for multiple opportunities to earn an extra buck. Whether or not you have a full-time job, you are quite likely...