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A very popular major among international students is English Literature. This is, especially, the case in Europe and the United States of America. The opportunity to read and analyze English-written texts from all over the world and make a career out of it can be a very attractive idea to...

In the first article of my Future of Work series, I offered a quote from Thomas Jefferson that speaks to what organizational leaders need to do to survive and thrive in a fast-changing world over the next decade. “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand...

The importance of an inclusive work environment is on the minds of many leaders today. Exclusionary behaviors are dangerous for a business, with the impacts extending from dysfunctional workplaces and difficulties with recruitment all the way to serious legal issues. Exclusionary behaviors can have a significant negative impact on business...

A great exit can set a founder up for lasting financial wellness or help them fund additional ventures. That’s why for countless entrepreneurs, a business exit is part of the long-term plan. Rhett Power discusses how to prime your business for an incredibly lucrative exit. Most entrepreneurs probably don’t envision...

Organizations operating today balance flexibility and time-to-market. They’re managing cyberattacks, COVID-19 shutdowns, and other threats to a business’s ability to function. Managing these issues and moving forward in a digital world requires a responsive and iterative infrastructure. Businesses require hybrid work models offering the flexibility of home or the office....

Most foreign tourists when visiting Greece want to spend some days on two or three popular islands. These islands are usually Mykonos, Santorini, and possibly Crete. Santorini is known for its wonderful sunset, which can be seen from Oia, Mykonos is known for its nightlife, and Crete for its natural...

A few weeks ago, in helping some C-suite executives rethink their corporate strategy, I asked, “What are your gross margins?” Crickets. I then asked, “What makes your company unique?” Crickets again. They aren’t alone. Through my work as an author, consultant and member of the teaching team for several leadership...

Can you imagine being laid off more than once, struggling to make ends meet, and being left in the lurch by companies you once trusted? For entrepreneur Connie Bobo, those challenges have all been part and parcel of her journey. There was a time Bobo had just $27 in her...

“Paralysis-of-Analysis” is considered by most business schools to be the most significant detriment to entrepreneurial and business success today. However, for many individuals, the lack of meaningful accomplishment is not due to poor planning or application but rather an inability to make educated decisions. We live in a vibrant, ever-evolving...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by interconnectivity via digital tools. The COVID-19 pandemic nudged that digital transformation forward a few steps, but entrepreneurs transitioning out of the pandemic will need to find ways to use technology to improve their bottom lines. Here are a few great examples of how...