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In today’s fast-paced business environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly turning to fractional general counsel (FGC) services to access high-quality legal expertise without the overhead costs of full-time counsel. An FGC is a highly experienced, C-suite-trusted business advisor who provides “get to yes” legal advice and services on...

At last week’s Maritime CEO Forum, held at the Monaco Yacht Club, the "Money and Ships" session addressed evolving trends and challenges in ship finance. Moderated by Isabelle Rickmers, CEO of jobs marketplace TURTLE, the event brought together top shipowners and industry leaders. Harris Antoniou, founder of Neptune Maritime Leasing,...

Li Ka-Shing, Hong Kong’s wealthiest businessman, is reportedly considering a significant investment in Thames Water as the embattled utility company works to secure billions to prevent nationalization. Already holding a 75% stake in Northumbrian Water, Li is said to be evaluating a package that could provide Thames Water with a...

Kristo Käärmann, founder and CEO of the money transfer service Wise, has been fined $453,760 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for neglecting to inform the regulator about a tax default. The FCA reported on Monday that Käärmann had failed to disclose a previous fine imposed by HM Revenue and...

In today’s digital-first world, businesses face a range of risks that can threaten their long-term success. As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s take a look at the  parallels between cybersecurity and online reputation management - and talk about why prioritizing both will foster continued business growth. Two Sides of...

Several years ago, I spoke to a CEO Forum in Minnesota, where we discussed the value of asking clarifying questions so that group members could better understand a challenge or opportunity that a CEO presented to his/her fellow members. I asked them how good they were at doing so. Their...

It surprises me that more organizations don’t have peer groups working alongside teams. Teams, by design, live to create a shared work product or achieve a collaborative goal. On the other hand, peer groups exist to develop the individual employees. If you want stronger players who collaborate more effectively, you...

Eight years ago I sat in a room of business people and the facilitator asked a question that would change the way I worked and the way I lived. The question was this: ‘Is your business a scalable business or is it a lifestyle business?’ Initially my ego screamed ‘SCALABLE’ with...

Microsoft awarded CEO Satya Nadella a substantial pay increase for the 2024 fiscal year, bringing his total compensation to $79.1 million, a significant rise from $48.5 million the previous year. However, the package would have been $5.5 million higher if not for recent cybersecurity breaches. The board’s compensation committee reported...

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...