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Conscious questions are rooted in positive intentionality. Here’s how I see it. Asking questions without (positive) intention leads to a conversation that lacks depth, causing an absence of intimacy in that relationship. Where there’s an absence of intimacy, there’s a shortage of connection, and without connection, we don’t have the...

Eor decades, emotional intelligence (EQ) was hailed as the defining “soft skill” separating good leaders from great ones. Self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage relationships were framed as the essential complement to strategy, capital allocation, and execution. But in today’s unpredictable, hyper-accelerated environment, CEOs are beginning to acknowledge that...

The SOL Foundation is reshaping the traditional model of global aid by introducing a radical approach to empowerment. Led by Executive Director Rizwana, this international nonprofit is dedicated to empowering underserved communities through sustainable, dignity-focused solutions. With a growing network of over 30 partners, including a collaboration with the United...

This year, AI went from conversation starter to operational centerpiece. Companies everywhere are chasing faster response times, deeper personalization, and round-the-clock automation.  But the last few months have offered a sobering counterpoint: More AI doesn’t always mean better experiences—for businesses or their customers.  This month, I’m highlighting three real-world stories that reveal...

From Boston Roots to Vietnam Veteran Dennis Farrah grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, in a working-class family with limited means. “I came from a very poor family,” he recalls, a detail that shaped both his discipline and his drive. As a young man, Farrah answered the call to serve. He...

Are you an attorney in private practice or in the public sector or already in house for a company, and are considering or already received an offer to be Chief Legal Officer (CLO)?  If so, this article was written for you. The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is the highest-ranking legal...

Many of the people I coach tell me they don’t have the time to take better care of their own wellbeing. They can’t afford to get anymore sleep, spend 30 minutes exercising or just stop for 30 minutes a day to sit down with themselves, partner or family to reconnect...

Another day, another endless loop of virtual meetings. A feedback sync on Google Meet with one client, a strategy discussion on Teams with another, and a few tense calls are all it takes for action items to blur. Meeting notes make no sense, and you feel exhausted and confused. Does...

Empathy is often the easiest when it is needed the least. As a keynote speaker and consultant focused on empathic leadership, I encounter many people who agree that we need more empathy in workplaces. What is funny is who they think needs it the most. Frontline leaders tell me middle...

Many organizations are unknowingly accumulating cyber risk debt by delaying or deprioritizing security during digital transformation. Cyber risk debt can now be quantified like financial liabilities, using interest rate models to measure the rising cost of inaction. Embedding security early and aligning it with innovation goals helps prevent technical and...