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I am a CEO of a private middle market company.  Like many other business leaders, I struggle with my role in the often-divisive conversations on racial equity and social justice.  I am CEO to all our employees and not just those who are Black. The challenges also seem so large...

Divyesh Patel, Radixweb CEO, reveals the reasons behind his razor-focus on sustainability through innovation and his firm belief in the organization’s tech and operational transformations. Does the word ‘creative destruction’ still scare you? 2019 and 2020 have been catalytic in terms of organizational transformations, most of which were unintentional. However,...

I don’t know how many people are sick to death of working from home, but I know I am. Maybe that makes me an outlier. There’s just something I miss about the routine of taking the train into work, seeing the team all together. It’s ultimately nostalgia, the same way...

Too many times, the emphasis placed on Diversity, Inclusion and Tolerance Programs, or DI&T Programs, relate primarily to issues of minorities, such as race and religion. Instantly, this makes many people think, “OK, so this program is really not about me” or “OK, this is just another program for the...

There’s something exhilarating about knowing that you run a company you built from the ground up. It’s undoubtedly something to be proud of, though if you intend to keep your company afloat amidst a competitive industry, it’s crucial to get to work as soon as possible covering your bases. If...

With Father’s Day on the horizon, I’m feeling incredibly lucky to be the father of two very talented, yet different boys. One has taken to the great game of baseball and the other is a budding artist, yet each is absolutely committed to his passion. Jordan, 14, takes over 100...

Working Moms Are Stuck in An Endless Cycle of Burnout and Stress. It’s Bad for Them and For Business. Here Are Five Ways Senior Leaders Can Help Them Break Free. Leaning in professionally, managing the vast majority of their household needs, shouldering the burden of childcare responsibilities — working moms do it...

The future of work is here, coupled with one of the hottest job markets we’ve ever seen. While CEOs and senior leaders have always sought profit margins and talent retention, the most effective tool for achieving both at once has changed: employee choice and well-being rather than a one-size-fits-all list...

The push toward going green is no fleeting trend for companies. Besides environmental stewardship being the right thing to do for our planet, consumers also indicate that it makes a difference in their brand preferences. How can green hopefuls best showcase their eco-friendly efforts, then? The race has begun. And...

In a world where uncertainty, increased risks, ongoing change and bad news are constant, leadership can feel draining. We can forget that creating sustainable leadership success is a marathon, not a sprint.  The result is that we struggle to cope. In fact, one in five Australians has taken time off...