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OpenAI CEO and billionaire Sam Altman has initiated legal action against the San Francisco developer responsible for the $27 million Lombard Street home he purchased in 2020, citing severe construction flaws. The lawsuit, filed on June 12 in San Francisco Superior Court on behalf of 950 Lombard LLC, claims that...

Yin and yang, a concept originating in Chinese philosophy, depicts opposing forces while recognizing that they are complementary. They form a dynamic system in which the whole is greater than the assembled parts, as the parts are important for the cohesion of the whole (Georges Ohsawa, 1976).  Lesson 1  During the...

In today's high-pressure business environment, leaders often grapple with incessant inner dialogues that can impede decision-making, reduce focus, undermine confidence, and ultimately hinder their ability to lead effectively. With rapid advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, the volume of our self-talk can feel overwhelming. To find an empowering and evidence-based...

Christian Laibacher, the CEO of Solar Fabrik, has been detained by German authorities due to an ongoing investigation led by the Würzburg public prosecutor's office. While specific details of the case remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that the inquiry pertains to the activities of ESC Verwaltungs GmbH & Co....

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG), Japan's largest banking group, announced that its top executives would take pay cuts in an effort to regain client trust after breaching information firewalls. The move comes as part of the bank's response to regulatory penalties and lost business resulting from the violations. Hironori...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the role of CEOs, especially in midsize companies, is undergoing a profound transformation. This essay delves into the evolving responsibilities of CEOs in the age of AI, highlighting the critical leadership skills required to harness AI's potential effectively and responsibly. Modern...

Flashlight Capital Partners, a KT&G shareholder, has called for a revision of the CEO compensation plan to address the company's stock price performance. Flashlight Managing Partner Capital Sanghyun Lee criticized KT&G's former CEO for receiving substantial compensation despite a 21% decline in KT&G's stock price, while the KOSPI (The Korea...

Retirement planning can be an overwhelming experience, especially for business leaders who have devoted their lives to building their businesses. In an insightful discussion with David Berkal, CEO of Banyan Software, we explore strategies for founders to alleviate retirement stress, exit options, and succession planning to ensure a seamless transition....

In today's hyper-connected world, maintaining a positive reputation is crucial for businesses to thrive. As the CEO of a leading reputation management software company, I've seen first-hand how a comprehensive reputation platform can enable organisations to improve operations using consumer data. A full-featured solution goes well beyond managing business listings,...

Being a leader is both challenging and draining. To survive, all great leaders have “secrets” to keep them healthy, sharp, agile, in the move towards their best selves. As their coach for 20 years, I have had access to their secrets and would like now to share them to help...