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As a business leader, have you ever had a strong “gut feel” about an issue or a decision you need to make? Something that created a subliminal pull in your stomach, a sensed intuition about a particular problem unfolding in real time? You may have pondered for a moment whether...

Last year was perhaps one of the most pivotal years in the electric vehicle (EV) market, as buyer demand gradually increased, and a growing number of old and new automakers entered the race to lead the industry into the next generation.  With governments around the world introducing a slew of...

Unfortunately, in today’s world, just having a passion for a charitable cause isn’t enough. Even if you think your nonprofit is worthy of funding, that won’t count for much unless you can effectively market yourself to the world. It’s a CEO’s duty to lay the foundation for their nonprofit, ensuring...

An interview with Charles Floate, an SEO expert from the United Kingdom on how he got started, his advice for new people just starting out, his take on algorithm updates and more. If you’re in the know, there’s been a flourishing scene of young entrepreneurs from a variety of countries...

Efficiency is what can be the difference between a company that grows and thrives in comparison to another one that stagnates. All the elements that we can add inside the business, which will enable it to function better, are a plus that will show at the end of the year...

The leaders of big companies are getting a lot of criticism nowadays, especially as supposed “superstar” firms are laying off people and preparing for recession.  A recent article in CEO World told them flatly, “You suck at innovation.”  It’s true that large organizations struggle to develop new products and services...

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...