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I’m not so much outraged by Joseph Epstein’s recent commentary about Dr Jill Biden, as just plain bored by outdated, sexist rot. Epstein’s opinion piece referring to Dr Jill Biden as ‘kiddo’ and expressing his view that ‘Dr Jill Biden’ sounds and feels fraudulent, not to say a touch comic,’...

Business leaders influence the behaviors of everyone around them. When they invest in understanding their employees’ financial wellness, they can build deeper levels of trust and dedication. Here are a few tips for business leaders who want to discuss financial health with their team members. Humans are feelings-based creatures. As...

If there ever was a year when corporate leaders were made to feel how little control they have over events shaping their organizational future, it was 2020. The upheaval of the pandemic; the switch to remote work en masse; the protests for racial justice; political strife and growing tensions have...

In this continually evolving market, it is essential to stay relevant to your customers and competitive enough for your rivals. As the world is becoming increasingly digital with every passing day, it is nothing but imperative for businesses to resort to technology for all their problems. This is where digital...

In a recent media feature I shared reasons and tips around the powerful role authentic leadership plays in businesses. Authenticity, perhaps once perceived somewhat risky, is a trait now respected and revered. There are some cautions to be mindful of stepping comfortably into this space. There’s times leaders are privy...

At the beginning of this year, we could not have predicted the tumultuous times that lay ahead. Now, as we approach the end of the year and battle the third wave of the biggest medical scare in modern history, our global economy remains in recessionary territory and the recovery will...

Insecurity is a tricky subject to tackle head on. Most people are either insecure about being insecure, or unaware they are insecure. However, the fear of not being good enough is a universal fear shared by every human being. Studies show that 85% of working adults sometimes feel inadequate and...

Keep it simple, stupid. The KISS principle, as it is widely known, is so ingrained in our vernacular that, regardless of your lot in life, you have likely heard it. It is my contention that, because of its pervasiveness, the expression (and its meaning) has lost its punch. Unfortunately, nowhere...

How to eliminate complexity for sales teams and increase their knowledge retention. 2020 saw sales kickoffs move from convention centers to home offices and conference tables shift to kitchen tables. And, for the immediate future anyway, it looks as if people will be working and training from home for a...

The shipping industry is one of the most traditional sectors of the economy. As time passes and technology rise undoubtedly the future of the shipping industry goes through digital transformation. However, even today, digitization in the shipping industry is treated occasionally and is characterized by a lack of a holistic...