CEO Insights

WeWork, once considered a major disruptor in office space, commanding a $47 billion valuation, is now on the verge of bankruptcy. The startup’s model—take existing office space, transform it, and sublet it in portions to smaller businesses and freelancers at a cheaper rate—was revealed to be a little more than...

These days, more than ever, we are bombarded daily with information about mindset, leadership, emotional intelligence, goal setting, career skills and personal health and mental well-being practices. Day after day, we watch reels and stories, and we read articles, charts, and graphic descriptions of things we can do in order...

High-net-worth individuals and investors have expressed concerns about the difficulties of living with immense amounts of money, claiming it can have a negative impact on their relationships. A study conducted by The Executive Council of CEOWORLD Magazine, the Global Wealth Survey, found that many of them were also anxious about...

CEOs and entrepreneurs are under tremendous pressure to drive company growth even in tough markets and challenging economic conditions. Employees look to us for the strategies and guidance to tackle every obstacle and maintain momentum, and it can feel overwhelming. That’s especially true for entrepreneurs, who very often get so...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of hybrid work, leaders are constantly seeking ways to support their teams effectively, whether they're in the office or working remotely. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Shannon MacKay, GM of Lenovo’s Smart Collaboration business group, about this very topic. Our conversation was...

A business strategy typically addresses a mid-term time horizon of three to five years. Businesses should also explore what lies before and beyond this timeframe. To complement their strategy (mid-term), organizations need foresight (long-term) and signaling (short-term). Signaling addresses the immediate future, and foresight explores what’s beyond the planning horizon...

In the children’s fairy tale classic, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” the three bears in the wood prepare porridge and leave their cottage for a walk to let the hot porridge cool. The young girl, Goldilocks, enters the hut, sees the three bowls of porridge, tries each bowl, and discovers...

One has to pay their taxes, whether they like it or not. Tax evasion is illegal and attracts hefty fines. At times, defaulters are sent to prison. On the other side, there are legitimate ways to minimize tax liability, which is essentially tax avoidance. But this isn’t child’s play. Unless...

A poor user experience can have a number of negative consequences for a company, not the least of which is lost sales. Prioritizing UX in app development is key to ensuring customer satisfaction, usability, and much more. Business leaders can prioritize UX with these steps.  A recent study found that...

If you want to start a business partnership, my first piece of advice is, don’t. But if you’re headstrong and think things will be different for you, and you just can’t imagine going it alone, here are my top six tips for how to make that partnership work. Have an...