CEO Insights

In light of today’s economic uncertainties, everyone is concerned about being prepared for retirement — even the ultra-wealthy. High net worth individuals, while secure in their finances today, face unique challenges when it comes to planning for the future. The following are often the biggest concerns the ultra-wealthy have about...

Recently I have been coaching a senior leader in engineering. She is amazing at what she does, passionate, knowledgeable and has a bursting mindset to grow and further develop. What she was noticing though, was her motivation to kick off each week was lagging, and this was unusual for her....

As the saying goes, "leave your emotions at the door" when it comes to work. Many of us have been taught to hide our feelings and prioritize rationality and logic in the workplace. But what if I told you that utilizing the f word (feelings) at work could actually improve...

We become what we think about. That's a wise phrase. Also, that's a phrase that definitely fits successful leaders. Nikos Manouselis, CEO at Agroknow, and his partners seem to have had big plans when starting the company. That's why Agroknow has positioned itself as a global authority in its field,...

“Why are we all here?” asked Dan, the CMO of the multinational pharmaceutical company for which I was consulting. We all looked at one another—marketers, creatives, strategists, and brand managers. Then Dan looked at me, expecting a response, and then everyone looked at me. “To conceive an impactful marketing idea...

Recently, the research and consulting firm Gartner asked hundreds of Customer Support and Service (CSS) leaders to share the strategies they are pursuing to navigate global economic headwinds like inflation, rising interest rates, tight labor markets, and disrupted supply chains. Let’s see how your approach aligns with the Top 5...

Various developing countries on a continuous basis, undergo assorted economic crises. To overcome these crises and garner economic development, entrepreneurship is the key path for adoption. Therefore, several countries are taking effective steps in this direction by providing the infrastructure needed for entrepreneurship. This includes initiatives on setting up incubators,...

In May 2020, I wrote a piece for CEOWORLD magazine directed to the CEOs of companies who were enjoying a boost in productivity from their remote workforce. At the time, many CEOs advocated looking at the whole chessboard before getting too excited. While productivity may have been up, savvy leaders...

“Sir, are you a Rambo?” yelled my tormentor, as he questioned why I had attempted the task of flipping an 8-man inflatable boat single-handedly. “No Sir, Instructor Smith!” I shouted back over the crashing winter waves of Coronado California, (home to Navy SEAL basic training called BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL...

Ask any traveler about their first night in Paris and they are likely to smile. There may even be a twinkle in their eye.  I laugh because I am remembering my first night -- in jail. (My only night in jail!!!)  A Bold Beginning During my teenage years, when backpacking...