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Despite the increasing influence of women in philanthropy, they face unique challenges, including lack of recognition, visibility, and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, women may not always be engaged in conversations about estate planning and charitable giving, which limits their potential impact. GROWING INFLUENCE IN PHILANTHROPY  Wealth Creation: As women achieve greater...

When I talk to young people—and increasingly, to professionals—about the power of education, I often tell them that I once had what some might call unrealistic expectations. In fact, that’s exactly what was written in my state case file when I petitioned for my records after earning my first master’s...

While a job loss can be profoundly disruptive, it can also be a powerful launchpad for professional reassessment, self-reflection, and strategic career growth. This pivotal moment offers the chance to enhance your skills, adopt new tools, refine your personal brand, and sharpen your professional edge. Managing the emotional rollercoaster and...

Leadership often requires making decisions that are uncomfortable, complex, or unpopular. Whether it’s letting go of a high- performing but toxic team member, making cuts in challenging times, or choosing between competing priorities, the ability to make tough decisions is a defining trait of effective leadership. Difficult decisions test your...

In England’s Lake District, there’s a notorious road known as The Struggle—a steep, winding climb that tests endurance and nerve. Cyclists who endure the grueling ascent are rewarded with a panoramic view, seeing the landscape in a way that’s impossible from below. Leadership in uncertain times is much the same....

I have a long Life List of goals, experiences and opportunities I want to explore while I am still young enough to live them. I have rejected the idea of having a Bucket List - because that is a list off things people generally want to experience before they die....

What if the most fundamental leadership skill isn’t strategic vision or operational excellence, but the ability to sustain your ambition without burning out? A recent Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence study revealed that 70% of C-suite leaders were seriously considering quitting to find roles that better supported their well-being. Meanwhile, emerging...

CEOWORLD Magazine External Advisory Board Member and Opinion Columnist Leo Bottary recently released the Second Edition of Peernovation: Forged by CEO Forums. Perfected for Teams. The book includes a Foreword by Harvard Business School Professor and best-selling author Amy Edmondson, an Afterword by CEOWORLD Magazine CEO and Executive Editor Prof....

Whether you’re debating politics at a backyard barbecue, engaging in a workplace dispute, or negotiating a ceasefire in the Middle East, successful resolutions will never be realized unless we begin these dialogues at a foundational level. We have to start where it begins instead of assuming our foundational view is...

Hiring elite talent is essential for businesses that aspire to be the best. In fact, acquiring elite talent is arguably the most important endeavor for any successful business. After all, nothing will determine your company’s ultimate success more than the talents of your employees.   So how do you acquire this...