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The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has revealed that William Lauder will step down from his current role as Executive Chairman following the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders, although he will remain Chair of the Board. The company also announced Stéphane de La Faverie’s appointment as President, Chief Executive Officer, and...

The entrepreneurial journey often appears as a linear progression, mapped out with precise strategies and projections. However, for Allen and Erin Baler, co-founders of 4Patriots, the path to building their preparedness company has been anything but conventional. Instead, their story is one of adaptability, customer-centric focus, and a deep commitment...

Valentin Vasilevsky is the co-founder and CEO of the Business Booster accelerator, the x100 Strategy mastermind and the Business Booster Platform, an IT platform for business management. Business Booster is an international accelerator with ready—made solutions for taking business to a next  level with programs in four languages: English, Chinese,...

The Age Dependency Ratio is an important economic indicator that represents the balance between the economically dependent population (ages 0–15 and 65+) and the economically active population (ages 15–64).  This ratio, whether expressed as a numerical figure or a percentage, is calculated by dividing the number of dependents by the...

A recent study has identified "Dancing Queen" by ABBA as the most popular wedding song of all time. Following closely in second place is Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," while "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire takes third. In fourth place is "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers, and...

KPMG's latest CEO survey uncovers an optimistic outlook among global business leaders, with a strong focus on growth despite economic challenges. The report indicates that private company CEOs are prioritizing investments in Generative AI, positioning it as their key driver for future success. According to the survey, 68% of CEOs...

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently underscored the company’s intention to boost its investments in China and further strengthen its role within the country’s industrial and supply chain networks during a meeting with China's leading industry regulator. In talks with Jin Zhuanglong, China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Cook highlighted...

That’s how a business leader opened his presentation at a recent investor conference I attended, and the statement resonated with me. Even though I’ve never worked at a self-described tech company, my career has revolved around building and rebuilding software. Over time, I’ve noticed a pattern of challenges that mature,...

I speak to CEO forums, key executive peer groups, and organizational teams across the globe to help them maximize the value of their group experience and lead high-performing, happier teams. The most rewarding part of my work is knowing that for the audience members, no matter how many leaders are...

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, setting clear and purposeful business objectives is essential for long-term success. Matt Schissler, a founder of GHS Investments, a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of leading ventures across various industries, and a member of numerous Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards in various...