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A 2023 survey states that 76% of C-Suite and HR leaders are stressed about their finances, with survey respondents — C-Suite, HR leaders, and employees alike — now taking action to improve their financial habits (81%) and cut expenses (80%). Also, as a financial planner, I personally find that many...

Ivan Kudrenko, an experienced professional with a decade of experience in manufacturing and aerospace, recently presented a study at the 2024 IEEE 15th International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LOGISTIQUA). This study investigates the role of reusable transit packaging in enhancing supply chain efficiency and sustainability in the...

Very few of us have a straight-line career trajectory. Even the most successful leaders experience setbacks, changes in interests, passions and opportunities, and a continual mix of good fortune and misfortune. All the while learning and evolving. As our careers progress, one dynamic we seem to share is a desire...

Last week, in my CEOWORLD Magazine piece, The Best CEO Forum Hack? Preparation., I shared that most CEOs participating in forums or peer advisory groups admit to being woefully unprepared for their forum meetings. I stated that preparation is the number 1 hack because it not only helps CEOs bring...

99.9% of businesses in the United States are small businesses, and 46% of Americans are employed by small businesses. Given these statistics, the importance of a small business having protection in the event of a loss is quite evident. Businesses fail for a number of reasons, such as poor leadership,...

We know that diversity drives innovation, but how do we leverage differences to drive positive business impact?    A recent Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report shows that a company that injects global diversity as part of their DNA is “2.2X more likely to be a world class innovator” and “2.5X more likely...

As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it is a poignant reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in the workplace. From stress and burnout to anxiety and depression, the challenges faced by employees can impact their productivity, engagement, and overall happiness. As a CEO, it is crucial to...

Skills are not skills unless honed to mastery. In fishing, either deep-sea or fly-fishing, your level of skill is defined by the ability to fully understand what you do and why, and be able to explain it to others. Mastery demands endless repetition. Repeat again and again. It’s not about...

This is embarrassing, but I will admit it: I feel out of touch. This realization happened recently while reading the book Extremely Online by Taylor Lorenz. Lorenz shares the history of influencers on the internet – primarily through social media – and how they impact our society. Lorenz’s stories are...

In a move that has ignited discourse within the financial realm, TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC and WWE, disclosed the eye-catching compensation package awarded to its CEO, Ari Emanuel, in the preceding year, totaling an impressive $64.91 million. Emanuel's compensation, outlined in a regulatory filing by TKO,...