CEO Agenda

Saying thank you is never a small deal. It’s enormously rewarding to the human brain. It validates what’s happened between us, whether a business transaction, an exchange of gifts or a delicious dinner shared with friends. It acknowledges and recognises our actions. It matters because a lack of gratitude can...

An existential threat to a business is not just a competitive threat from another company that does something better. An existential threat threatens a company’s survival. It happens even to industry giants. Google, for instance, had unmatched algorithms among internet search engines. But Artificial Intelligence and machine learning technologies made...

Negotiation is a dialogue between various people to resolve conflicts amicably. In this process, some people gain while some people lose. There are various styles of negotiation such as win-lose, lose-win, lose-lose, and win-win. It is advisable to achieve a win-win outcome but it rarely occurs. In a win-win outcome,...

In life we tend to view things with an emotional outlook rather than from a logical perspective. Of course, this is not what we tell ourselves. But in reality, all we are doing is trying to justify our emotional decisions. Which brings me to the question: Is now a good...

If you happened to be raised ‘back in the day’ you will recall the 3 R’s with which schoolchildren were indoctrinated: Reading, writing , ‘rithmatic. For my money, those three R’s served us well. I still believe in these disciplines as  the cornerstones of a well-rounded  education. These days, reading...

A belief structure is simply a thought that gets repeated over and over again until you believe it. It then becomes a part of your identity, and sometimes it’s even a formative piece of your identity if it’s implanted early enough. The great news is that you don’t need to...

Too many people spend their working lives just putting in their time with little energy or passion. Gallup polling shows that nearly 70 percent of employees aren’t engaged at work. Creating a culture in which people are truly engaged and want to work continues to confound most organizations. But a...

Increased corporate responsibility is propelling changes within various industries. Many companies are committed to sustainability, and environmental responsibility. Forward-thinking leaders are implementing breakthrough technologies to innovate entire sectors. In the quest for clean energy, researchers and entrepreneurs are working diligently to implement new systems. Committed to forwarding clean energy in...

As a CEO, coach and consultant, I’ve come to love how diversity has evolved our workplace. Diversity in culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation and thinking all bring new perspectives and assist in removing old assumptions. One of the other things I’ve also noticed is how invisible our generational diversity is....

There is something special about starting a new job. Most new employees enthusiastically arrive at work on day one believing, or at least hoping, that this new gig will provide them opportunities to reach their full potential. They eagerly arrive looking to be appreciated, respected and even inspired by their...