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The last three years has taught us that relentlessly pushing the giant, heavy flywheel of business to gradually build momentum and great companies is not enough in times of permacrisis.  Neither is being a hedgehog and pursuing a strategy vigorously and with singular focus. Borrowed from Jim Collins’ seminal book,...

Education has always been an integral part of human society, and the Greek civilization is no exception. The ancient Greeks had a unique system of education that evolved over centuries, and it was primarily focused on developing well-rounded citizens who could contribute to society in a meaningful way. In this...

You have access to more specialized business advisors than you can possibly imagine. You have business planners, attorneys, and financial advisors, among others. Although each of these experts has a role to play, you don't always require them. The business advisor is a strategist that collaborates with your organization to...

Often, as CEOs, we strive to positively motivate our teams while still trying to handle day-to-day operations.  Trying to balance everything may be daunting from time to time, but it is very critical to your organization’s success to positively encourage a creative environment for your teams. Establishing a creative environment...

Despite many leadership frameworks, models and books, there are still frequent examples of ineffective leaders. The Gallup group's research highlights the leadership deficit. Research found that 82% of employees see their leaders as uninspiring, only 15% of employees are engaged at work, 60% of employees are emotionally detached from work, and only one in three employees strongly...

Change is inevitable for any workplace team. What’s critical is to make sure the remaining team members are still aligned with their goals. In this article, we’ll look at some ways to handle team restructuring. A well-oiled team is a sight to behold.  It has chemistry, foresight, and well-established processes...

Who am I? We ask this question in times of uncertainty when we feel disconnected from our sense of self. When disruption happens in our lives — in the aftermath of a breakup, the loss of a job, a troubling health diagnosis, or some other upheaval occurs — we must...

Yaroslav Shakula is the founder and CEO of YARD Hub, a Web3 venture studio that helps startups and businesses to launch and establish any blockchain-related projects. He is a serial entrepreneur who started his journey when he was only 18 years old. Yaroslav has served in advisory roles for various...

In May 2020, I wrote a piece for CEOWORLD magazine directed to the CEOs of companies who were enjoying a boost in productivity from their remote workforce. At the time, many CEOs advocated looking at the whole chessboard before getting too excited. While productivity may have been up, savvy leaders...

The upending of even the most carefully constructed plan has left countless individuals who have invested time, effort, and finances to make their dreams a reality at a crossroads. It forces the strongest among us to reassess everything we've worked so hard for. While these journeys can be daunting, they...