CEO Agenda

All businesses face a myriad of problems that, like midges, suck blood and energy from them. Having problems is normal unless they turn into deadly challenges.  Challenges demand not problem-solving but solution-finding which allows for eradicating a potential threat in the long term. Finding a solution begins with pattern recognition...

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful economic and cultural force. While human creativity is still valuable, and expertise has more influence than ever before, smart computer systems continue to transform every aspect of society. AI and associated technologies are having a profound impact...

One thing that most economists can agree on is the distinct likelihood of a global  recession in 2023 as the world continues to grapple with rising inflation and interest rates. Many businesses are already feeling the pinch with surging increases in the cost of  energy, leases, mortgages, wages and almost...

The bold response when your employer reneges on promise of shared ownership. There are times when the owner or owners of a company need specific knowledge or capabilities to retain or develop new business or exploit a perceived opportunity, and thus willingly offer equity and shared ownership in order to...

As brands begin the process of continual digital transformation, there are several factors that need to be considered in order to provide successful solutions for common B2B pain points. Innovative ideas are great, but only if the company can operationalize it successfully. This article outlines steps you can take to...

Making decisions is something we have to deal with on a daily basis in every situation. The decision-making process becomes more complicated when we have a variety of options to choose from. There is also the possibility that our irrational human trait is influenced by the way an information is...

Sometimes a simple gift can inspire someone to create something amazing. That was the case for Tinker Hatfield, an architect for Nike who went on to create one of the most iconic sneakers of our time. So what was the gift that led to this great inspiration? It all starts...

When I set out to write Sticking to my Story: The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups, my goal was to help founders by giving them the surefire recipe for what “to do” in their pitch deck. But as I wrote and reviewed my endless notes from nearly 20 years of...

When you grow your start-up this coming year, you need to pay great attention to many things as you scale upward. The scaling of a start-up is a make-or-break journey that can take you beyond the clouds or right into the ground if not done correctly. Start-ups are beginning to...

A world beset by uncontrollable change: The world has been plagued by the disruptive forces of climate change, COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and rising inflation causing social and economic upheaval at a scale we have not seen in decades. A recent report by the International Monetary Fund indicates that...