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Not many understand how important human well-being is to the overall quality of life. Not many understand it better than Shawn Kilgarlin. Since the early 2000s, in conjunction with her husband, Ron Kilgarlin, Shawn Kilgarlin has been steadfast in her dedication towards helping others in multiple ways: here on this...

As far as ginormous deals go, Emil Michael is a heavy hitter and a headline maker: He’s raised more than $25 billion in capital and famously negotiated Didi Chuxing’s $7 billion acquisition of Uber China, which he says has been his most challenging deal to date. Prior to that, Michael...

“Let’s say there’s a game: 51 percent, you double the Earth out somewhere else; 49 percent, it all disappears. Would you play that game? And would you keep on playing that, double or nothing?” The vast majority of us would not take the risk of playing that game even once....

I have lived, worked, or spent time in over 175 countries, exploring how values can shape countries, companies, and communities. Whilst working, on occasion, I am struck by the stories of inspirational leaders who are strongly guided by values and purpose. This is true wealth – when you are able...

Building a business takes a lot of work and a considerable investment of time and resources to ensure a company’s longevity. There is a lot of preparation that goes into a business plan, and no matter your best efforts, change, and complications are inevitable. A business model that will keep...

Most of us in business started because we want to win the game, even if we don’t deem ourselves competitive. Every day, month or year can be viewed as a win or loss. Those who have endured the struggles of running a business know it often feels like gambling: exciting...

Trust is the foundation for success in any organization. If your employees don't feel safe speaking up or feel like important company information is being withheld, they are more likely to leave. This article discusses strategies on how to create a culture of trust in your workplace. Just how much...

In January, I wrote an article called A Time for Three Words about employing a practice Chris Brogan has been using consistently since 2006. For more information on what it is and how it works, see My Three Words. As a reminder, my three words for 2022 are Purpose, Clarity, and...

Americans spend more on medical care as a percentage of GDP than any other nation. For the decade ending in 2020, insurance premiums rose 47 percent and deductibles jumped nearly 69 percent. Even with employer-based medical insurance benefits, employees now pay on average nearly $6,000 toward their employers’ average of $22,221...

Americans are accomplished at self-doubt when it comes to the progress of what our nation’s founders often referred to as a great experiment.  Over my career, I have listened to predictions of our loss of leadership as other countries or blocks of countries progressed.  From Japan to the Eurozone to...