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Achim Berg (AB) is a giant in the fashion business. After a long and successful career at McKinsey, the leading strategy consulting firm in the world, in 2024 he launched his own gig, called FashionSIGHTS, an independent corporate think-tank dedicated to exploring and shaping the future of the fashion industry....

My 2011 BMW has 139,000 miles on it. The warranty expired after 50,000 miles and, as a precaution, I purchased extended protection.  I knew that any future repairs could be very expensive. It seemed like a sound decision to buy the policy. As it turns out, the car needed three...

Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers Under Fire.  We often hear that “small business is the backbone of the country” and that we need to bring manufacturing “back” to the United States. Interestingly, manufacturing in the U.S. has been surprisingly stable over the last 10 – 15 years. Detroit’s manufacturing economy...

As hybrid and remote work arrangements continue to reshape the workplace, organizations are wrestling with a critical question: how do you retain flexibility while still fostering culture, consistency, and career growth? For Drew Fesler, Chief People Officer at RB Global, whom I interviewed on this topic, the answer lies in...

When things go wrong at work—whether it's a lost deal, an underperforming team, or a public misstep—it’s easy for even the most seasoned business leaders to spiral into negativity, overwhelm, and anger. But here’s the truth: setbacks are inevitable. What determines success isn’t whether you face adversity—it’s how you respond...

In the business world, success is often measured by revenue, profit margins, and shareholder value. But what if the true key to sustainable growth isn’t just about financial returns? What if businesses could achieve even greater success by focusing on the well-being of their employees, clients, and communities? Many business...

Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have stirred a spectrum of emotions across workplaces. Some employees welcome the return to in-person collaboration, while others feel anxious or frustrated about the disruption to their routines. As a manager, whether you personally support the decision or not, your role is to help your team navigate...

It’s never easy to pivot from a career you’ve worked in for over a decade, but Stacie Selise took that challenge head-on. The former Fortune 20 executive decided to say goodbye to corporate life and embrace her calling as a full-time leadership consultant, executive coach, and founder of her self-titled...

Dr. Malini Saba is a visionary business leader, philanthropist, and advocate for women and children's rights worldwide. With over three decades of experience, she has made significant strides across multiple sectors including agriculture, fintech, real estate, and healthcare. As the founder of Saba Group, Dr. Saba has been instrumental in...

From snail mail to email marketing, the industry has always been changing to adapt to consumer behavior. In the 1990’s, marketing mainly stuck to a static, one-size-fits-all approach, relying on straightforward tasks that did not seem to move the needle. In the 2000’s when the digital age brought search engines,...