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The complex and sometimes mysterious workings of a bee hive can be a great metaphor for working life today. If we lift the lid of a hive we notice thousands of individuals working together towards a single purpose. Communication takes place in the dark. Strategic life or death decisions need...

At a World Economic Forum event in Washington in 2000, I was wide-eyed listening to emerging tech leaders compare the rise of the internet to the land grab of the Wild West. The analogy made sense due to several factors: Unclaimed Territory & First-Mover Advantage Domain names, user attention (a.k.a....

We’re all looking for a playbook that provides the insights needed for excelling in leadership and in life. The outstanding books in this list drive home the top tips for career and leadership success — from an unrelenting curiosity, to remaining resilient, to believing in oneself, to putting learning at...

The deadly Southern California wildfires that erupted over 45 square miles of Los Angeles County in January cry out for a new approach to preventing and fighting wildfires and fire-proofing buildings. Fueled by extreme drought and fanned by unprecedented Santa Ana winds, the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed more than...

Tencent has announced that its Weixin messaging app, China’s largest, is granting some users access to search capabilities powered by DeepSeek's artificial intelligence model. The company revealed in a statement to Reuters that Weixin is conducting a beta test to trial DeepSeek for search functionality. This development marks a significant...

Honda Motor is reportedly open to resuming merger discussions with Nissan Motor, but only if Nissan’s Chief Executive Officer, Makoto Uchida, steps down from his position. The Financial Times, citing an individual familiar with the matter, disclosed this development on Tuesday. The proposed merger, which would create the world’s fourth-largest...

Last year tested my resilience like no other. From parenting my daughter, who has a complex nervous system disability called PDA, a profile of autism, to responding to a life-threatening crisis when my husband was attacked, I’ve come head to head with what it means to lead in moments of...

Macroeconomic volatility has once again emerged as the primary concern for global business leaders, with 67% reporting moderate to extreme exposure to this risk in the coming year. Findings from PwC’s latest CEO Survey indicate a significant shift in risk perception, underscoring the need for enhanced strategic resilience. The survey...

Swedish financial powerhouse Klarna is exploring the possibility of incorporating cryptocurrency into its offerings, signaling a potential shift in its stance on digital assets. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski recently expressed curiosity about the integration of crypto, seeking input on how the company could embrace this evolving financial landscape. The move comes...

A few years back, as I was coping with a life-altering condition, I sought answers from those who seemed imbued with a certain quality I could only label “wise.” I tried to find people who had more depth in their approach to life to ask their advice. At the same...