CEO Advisory

The nonprofit sector is in need of renewal. According to Give.org, only 1 in 5 individuals trust charities to use their donations well. Giving is down 50% over the last decade, and the National Council for Nonprofits reports over half of nonprofits have staff positions they can’t fill and waiting...

It's more important than ever to find and keep top talent in today's tough job market. More and more employers are learning that giving their workers benefits that are good for families is not only good for them but also helps the company's reputation and overall success. Policies that are...

As we step into 2024, with over 90% of academic research now accessible online, the digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. How can professionals stay ahead in a world where AI tools both aid and challenge traditional research methods? In this rapidly digitized environment, staying updated on the...

In a world increasingly defined by remote work, ensuring effective communication has emerged as one of the most significant challenges for organizations. Ellen Maier, Human Resources Director at Zignaly, offers a blueprint for fostering productivity, trust, and alignment within a distributed workforce. Drawing from her experiences at the remote-first blockchain...

Many struggle to understand what culture is.  And they find it even harder to understand how to change it.  You’ll have seen many models of how to deconstruct culture.  They tell you to change your culture symbols, the organization’s beliefs, rituals, stories and other, forgive me, hokum.  Your HR department...

Soft skills, or human skills, define how we engage with others and include leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.  Many cognitive and socio-emotional skills provide the foundation for high emotional intelligence (EQ). EQ is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s emotions while also recognizing, understanding, and influencing the emotions...

Pushy. Manipulative. Dishonest. Most everyone knows about the “used car salesman” stereotype. Rooted in folk truth and popular portrayals across stage and screen, these individuals are aggressive bullies who never hesitate to bend the truth in order to make a deal. After all, it’s all part of the ABCs —...

We sat down with Stéphane Waser, responsible for the watchmaking division at DKSH  and Managing Director for Maurice Lacroix, the Swiss brand well-known for crafting watches that deliver high perceived value. Our conversation revolved around AI, of course, new trends and his own hopes for the future. watches from Maurice Lacroix...

Ready to shake things up? Leaders and their leadership styles are the foundation of every working culture. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 70% of employee behavior is the result of leadership role modeling, and leadership patterns have huge impacts on long-term worker well-being. The right leadership styles provide...

Budgeting is one of the most critical processes for any organization, serving as the foundation for financial stability and long-term success. For finance teams, the challenge lies in ensuring that budgeting is not only accurate but also efficient and adaptable. Traditional budgeting methods, often reliant on static spreadsheets and manual...