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With a new year around the corner, now more than ever, it’s time to contribute to the most important person, you! Life gets hectic and the last few years has presented challenges, along with opportunities in more ways than one. We can get caught up in the “doing” of life instead...

Occasionally, I come across a piece that describes CEO peer advisory groups or forums as gatherings where group members receive unbiased advice and counsel from their peers. I understand the intent; it’s just that unbiased is the wrong word. I’m picking a nit here for two reasons: 1) Group members...

Astonishingly, 90% of cyberattacks start with a phishing email, making your employees the last line of defense in this battleground. Updated findings from annual surveys conducted by IBM and Verizon indicate a growing frequency and intensity in cyberattacks that include ransomware extortion, CEO fraud, investment scams and false impersonations. A staggering 74% of data breaches involve a human element, transforming employees...

The challenge of intergenerational dynamics in China has become a significant societal concern. Effectively grasping the nuances of Chinese society requires delving into the distinct characteristics that define individuals across various generational strata.  What is presented here is an initial synthesis endeavor capturing the social attributes and prevalent trends defining...

Failure. Mistake. Miscalculation. These words have a nasty reputation, most especially when mixed with growth-focused business and professional leadership. According to conventional wisdom, failure is simply the absence of success. So if success is the ultimate goal, then failure, mistakes, and miscalculations should be defined as wholly negative and avoided...

In March 2022, Greig Gailey, a professional CEO who created billions of dollars of value for himself and his shareholders, died. Greig enriched the communities affected by the operations he headed and nurtured the physical environment around their plants, mines, and smelters.  Greig served as the Chairman of Caltex (Chevron’s...

When you think about trusting others, do you wait to see if you can trust them, or do you trust first? As part of our research, teaching, and consulting on trustworthy leadership over thirty years, we’ve worked closely with Ted Castle, co-founder of Rhino Foods (provider of cookie dough to...

Tesla’s EV strategy is turning into a textbook example of how to transition from one point of strategic control to another to leverage strategic control in the long run, and how to use the other aspects of their broader strategy to support dynamic competitive advantage. A Strategic Control Point is...

Artificial intelligence has dominated industry spotlights for over a year now, introducing both hype and skepticism to organizations of all varieties. Amidst the many promises of value, cautionary tales of hallucination, and exaggerated anxieties of an AI takeover, decision makers may have a difficult time cutting through the cacophony and...

It is 2023, and to our chagrin, men still achieve better economic results in negotiations than women. The research shows this, but as a career advisor, I also know it to be true. It is evident when coaching women on salary negotiations and career advancements, and sadly, despite knowing better,...