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Purpose has become a buzzword, with many organizations only paying lip service to the idea without putting any real effort into fulfilling it. Purpose is simply an intent, and without action to back it up it's not enough to create real change. The problem with solely focusing on purpose is...

While it didn’t reach the record highs of 2021, 2022 continued to exceed historical levels for M&A activity -- PwC even predicted that it would still end up as one of the strongest years on record. Perhaps this sounds surprising since so many companies cut back significantly on their cost...

Human skills, often referred to as soft skills, define how we engage with others and often include leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, to name a few. Many other cognitive and socio-emotional skills come into play, and these skills often provide the foundation pivotal for high emotional Intelligence or EQ....

Customers are increasingly buying products on the Internet or researching businesses online before buying. According to a Pew Research study, about 80 percent of Americans say they shop online. E-retail sales globally surpassed $5.2 trillion in 2021, and forecasters say that one-quarter of sales globally will be made online by...

Combining top-down and bottom-up management methods allows leaders to embody a leadership style that prioritizes shared power and put the needs of employees first to drive performance. There are three traits, in particular, that you should embody to successfully implement a management style that lends itself to effective workplace culture....

If you're hoping to make your brand more purpose-driven in 2023 and beyond, you don't have to go so far as donating your company to charity. However, it's important to state your purpose upfront, get employee buy-in, and partner with the right people. With the right purpose and actions, you...

As an investor, I see a lot of business plans and hear hundreds of great pitches. Contrary to what Shark Tank implies, investment decisions aren’t made in just a few minutes. Most entrepreneurs understand the importance of having all the kinks worked out of their business plans when lobbying for...

The most common mistake businesses make in recessionary times is failing to plan their post-recession strategy Many leaders look back at 2007 through 2009 as a tough time to be in business. But 2010 was even harder.  We were emerging from The Great Recession sparked by the housing and subprime...

Women continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields. Bridging the gap requires attention and investment from both educators and employers. Much ink has been spilled about the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). It’s clear in the numbers: only 21% of engineering majors and 19% of computer...

Since the pandemic, there has been a massive shift in the way we work. Now that the biggest threat seems to have passed, leaders are trying to decide what option is best for their workforces: working in an office, remotely, or a mix of both? It’s a tough decision but...