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The United States of America is one of the most sought-after countries—no guesswork for why it is such a favorite. An economic powerhouse with political stability and an international cloud gives the country its place as a formidable player in global politics and economics. However disappointing it may be, the...

When it comes to studying organizations, Henry Mintzberg has been a go-to for some five decades. All in all, Mintzberg has penned some 20 books. If you’re in the field of strategic management or you occupy a space near or in the C-Suite, odds are you’ve got at least one...

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tse  Everybody knows that sustainable productivity requires occasional rest, but it is a hard balance to strike. Given that researchers have found time and again that prolonged stress causes burnout, how can we interrupt work-related...

My grandfather Elmer, a hardworking farmer in rural Iowa, would say one of two things to me every time I left his house. “Don’t take no wooden nickels” or “Don’t get stuck in the mud.” Two sage pieces of advice from a man who raised a beautiful family while working...

No matter how great its product or service, a company cannot thrive without good leadership. By the same token, a floundering company can be revived and made whole – even excellent! – by good leadership. So, what makes for a good leader? Here’s what it’s not: leading is not about...

VCs have been in the investing game for decades… And for the most part, they're pretty good at it. They've been essential in scaling a multitude of companies that have vastly improved our lives. At this point in time, they're an integral part of the ecosystem. But with the way...

The word “metaverse” started to accumulate hype on the day when Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company Facebook was changing its umbrella brand name to Meta and was going to create its own share of the global Metaverse. Journalists and influencers immediately began trying to figure out what the Metaverse...

I am often asked by leaders how to manage constant negativity from their teams. I have been fascinated with positive thinking since reading the book ‘Learned Optimism’ by Martin Seligman, positive psychology’s founding father, who argues that we can cultivate a positive outlook and perspective. Seligman (2006) explored the beneficial impacts of...

40 million employees left their jobs after the pandemic, according to the New York Times. Where are they now? Well, according to the same article, the majority of people traded low-paying jobs that made them miserable for better-paying jobs that fulfilled them. The pandemic did not cause the great resignation,...

“There are some values that you should never compromise on to stay true to yourself; you should be brave to stand up for what you truly believe in, even if you stand alone.” ― Roy T. Bennett Leaders often mention core values and the importance of them to their personal success and...