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Nearly 89% of small business owners report that someone in their company uses AI tools​, yet many entrepreneurs still feel left behind by the AI revolution. A lack of knowledge and practical guidance is often cited as a key barrier preventing wider adoption​. Katerina Andreeva has set out to change...

At the forefront of workplace transformation stands Thomas Philippart de Foy, Chief Innovation Officer at Appspace, with a candid revelation: managing humans is far more complex than managing Gen AI. His perspective is grounded not in theory, but in twelve years of immersive leadership at Appspace and a legacy that...

In a business world obsessed with disruption, scaling fast, and chasing headlines, it’s easy to overlook the quiet strength of companies that take a different path—those that grow steadily and invest in doing things the right way over the long haul. There’s something truly impressive about companies that build their...

Most people don't fail at leadership because they lack the necessary skills to lead. Rather, they fail because they never fully understood what leadership really is. Instead, they chase titles, power, and influence. And in the process, they end up chasing time too—watching years slip by without ever fully living...

Embarking on something new for your company is an aspirational exercise. You imagine that if you proactively adopt a new method or approach to your work, it will improve, if not transform, the way you do business. You discover something fresh and become enamored with the idea of operating differently...

In today’s rapidly changing business climate, companies that fail to innovate will quickly become irrelevant. But while every CEO knows this, too few understand how to foster this critical element of their strategy. After several decades of managing businesses in the high-tech world, I’ve learned five lessons that can help...

Ernest Reinhardt is a dynamic entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, lending, and innovative fitness solutions. As the inventive mind behind HARDTFIT, Ernest successfully transitioned his entrepreneurial drive from the beverage industry, where he played a pivotal role in launching and expanding Adult Chocolate Milk, to the fitness...

Negotiation is a social process that arises from conflict. As humans, we negotiate all number of issues — terms of exchange, conditions of interaction, and so on. We do this commercially through companies and collectively as nations. When we can’t sort matters, we litigate. When nations can’t resolve differences through negotiation, wars...

Melissa Sanasie has spent over a decade mastering digital marketing. She blends data-driven strategies with creative storytelling to help brands grow. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, she has worked with some of Canada’s biggest names. Today, she is a Marketing Manager at Shopify, where she focuses on customer acquisition,...

Leadership transitions can be a critical inflection point for organizations, yet many companies focus on succession planning while neglecting the complexities of the handoff itself. Executive bridge coaching ensures a smooth, strategic transition by supporting both outgoing and incoming executives, preserving institutional knowledge, and minimizing disruption. This structured approach accelerates...