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Up until last month I was a Business Class virgin. Sure I’ve had a handful of domestic business class flights (ummm…3 in my life), but never had I experienced the pointy end of the plane when flying internationally. Why pay an insane amount of money, I reasoned, to upgrade for...

Africa is experiencing significant migration, both within the continent and beyond. Internal displacement, where people are forced to leave their homes but remain within their country's borders, is a major issue. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the highest number of internally displaced persons in Africa, with around six...

Having the right tools can make all the difference between closing deals and falling behind. Investing in cutting-edge technology gives businesses a competitive edge, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity. From customer relationship management software to advanced analytics tools, staying ahead in today's fast-paced market requires harnessing the power of innovation....

The private equity market remains a dynamic and influential sector in global finance, focusing on privately held companies to generate long-term returns. Despite occasional market fluctuations and regulatory hurdles, the private equity landscape continues to offer investors diverse avenues for creating value and realizing capital growth. According to Bain’s Global...

Last week, in my CEOWORLD Magazine piece, The Best CEO Forum Hack? Preparation., I shared that most CEOs participating in forums or peer advisory groups admit to being woefully unprepared for their forum meetings. I stated that preparation is the number 1 hack because it not only helps CEOs bring...

Skills are not skills unless honed to mastery. In fishing, either deep-sea or fly-fishing, your level of skill is defined by the ability to fully understand what you do and why, and be able to explain it to others. Mastery demands endless repetition. Repeat again and again. It’s not about...

It is that time when pharmaceutical and biotech companies publicize the total compensation of their CEOs and top executives for the previous year. In the upcoming weeks, publicly traded companies in this industry will reveal the amount their leadership teams received as base pay and salaries during 2023. Executive pay...

MPC Capital, a stalwart in asset and investment management, is undergoing a significant leadership shift. Constantin Baack, previously at the helm of Oslo-listed tonnage provider MPC Container Ships, has been chosen to steer the course at German-based MPC Capital. This transition follows the tenure of Ulf Holländer, who led the...

Encompass Corporation, a trailblazer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its inaugural Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he assumes responsibility for overseeing Encompass' global financial and business operations, wielding his seasoned leadership across pivotal domains, including finance, legal, human resources, revenue...

For many, the goal is to fight the good fight, no matter their walk of life. But the battle hinges on one crucial thing: knowing what you're fighting for. As a Wellbeing Reinvention Strategist and attorney, Diane O'Connell doesn't just fight to promote mental wellness in the workplace; she coaches...