CEO Advisory

Being a leader means that what you do affects not only yourself but also impacts those you lead. People will look at what you do — not what you say. They'll look to your example of leadership personified. Being a business leader means you have an even wider reach because...

When I was a kid, I loved Ferrari sports cars. They were beautiful and streamlined and seemingly perfect. And yet, almost impossibly, their designs and performance would incrementally improve with each model. I guess it’s no surprise that later during my nearly two decades as an investor in private equity,...

The existing demand was fueled by artificial forces and can be a short-lived phenomenon. For now, nothing seems to be endangering business continuity. The times are yet to turn tough. Markets have enough investment appetite. Global stock markets have scaled new peaks over the past few months, and the selloffs...

According to a recent article by McKinsey & Company, nearly two-thirds of U.S.-based employees reported that the recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused them to reflect on their purpose, that is, the “enduring, overarching sense of what matters most in a person’s life.” Seventy percent of employees said that their sense...

Custom business software can be a game-changer, but you must approach this undertaking with innovation in mind. Instead of wasting time and energy while falling victim to scope creep, carefully consider your needs versus your wants. Here are some pointers for companies that might want to take a pod-based approach...

As the pandemic starts to subside, one in four workers plans to look for a new job. The reasons for the ensuing exodus are wide-ranging, but the huge market for talent has given employees the upper hand as employers call them back to the office. Now that workers have enjoyed the ability...

The choice to work in a ‘for-purpose’ role is often associated with a passionate personal drive – a sense of vocation, even. As human beings, we are fundamentally makers of meaning and when we engage in work that is intrinsically linked to our core purpose, it can bring great fulfilment...

Many executives in charge of warehousing operations have a knee-jerk reaction to market downturns. They see some Key Performance Indicators (KPI) take a hit and immediately think, “We need to downsize to a smaller warehouse.” After all, real estate is expensive, so on the surface, such a decision may seem...

While starting a company in an industry dominated by incumbent giants is a daunting task, success does not have to be elusive. Often, newcomers have the advantage of being nimble, risk-seeking, and embody a go-getter attitude that together become a recipe for success. All these attitudes can help an upstart...

When consumers log onto the Internet, they are browsing for products and services being offered. They're connecting with friends and learning more about life. But they're also looking to be inspired and searching for examples of authentic leadership. They want to be motivated and experience examples of success. As a...