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New data highlights workspace trends that will redefine future office spaces. When return-to-work mandates hit the federal workforce, many government agencies became a test bed for bold policies and reimagined workspace solutions. Across the country, industries continue to experiment with various types of workplace strategies, from remote-first policies, to five-day...

Flavio Maluf has championed a business model where sustainable forestry operations form the foundation of manufacturing success. Under his leadership as CEO since 1997, Eucatex has evolved from its 1951 origins into one of Brazil's largest producers of wood-based products while maintaining an unwavering commitment to renewable forest resources. The...

A business model defines how a company creates, delivers, and captures value. At any point in time a strong business model creates profitability and sustainability. The challenge in changing times is that yesterday’s successful business model may be inappropriate in today’s market.   Things like revenue streams, customer segments, cost structures,...

Jonathan Misura is a young athlete from Milltown, New Jersey, whose life revolves around baseball, education, and adventure. As a student at East Stroudsburg University and an aspiring pitcher, he is working hard to balance school and sports. This summer, he will be playing for the Syracuse Salt Cats, a...

Power, with its enduring allure, has always been a force that draws individuals, organizations, and even entire nations into its orbit. The concept of proximity to power, the belief that being near influential individuals or institutions can bestow influence, opportunity, or status, has shaped career strategies, social hierarchies, and even...

Hosam Al-Baderi is a dynamic entrepreneur and the CEO of Amari Motors and Amari Customs and Designs, specialized automotive companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Hosam cultivated a deep appreciation for outdoor activities and sports during his youth, experiences which later shaped...

The pharmaceutical industry has long struggled with sky-high costs, lengthy development timelines, and an overwhelming failure rate in drug discovery. Now, a wave of AI-driven startups is aiming to change that. By adopting an AI-first business model, these companies are using computational power to accelerate the identification of life-saving therapeutics....

Christopher Mickey is a self-made entrepreneur from New Port Richey, Florida. His journey has taken him through different industries, from restaurants to real estate to HVAC. Along the way, he has built businesses, learned tough lessons, and found ways to give back to his community. “I’ve always been someone who...

We’re past the point of asking whether employees are “engaged.” As I stated in a recent SHRM webcast, Employee Engagement is Dead. It’s an idea that served us in the past but no longer meets the needs of today’s workforce or business landscape. The real question is: if employee engagement...

Why Business Leaders Still Struggle—And How Lurie’s Approach Solves It  Leadership in 2025 looks vastly different from a decade ago. AI is reshaping workflows, remote and hybrid teams are the norm, and business agility is more critical than ever. Despite this evolution, many leaders struggle with the same fundamental challenge:...