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Difficult conversations are not something that any human being really enjoys. I would be concerned if I met someone who loved having a difficult conversation — that would be a little weird! A difficult conversation is any interaction with another person that is likely to cause unexpected and/or unenjoyable emotions...

According to Zight, organizations that actively seek employee input are 4.6 times more likely to perform well. While this statistic should grab any leader’s attention, the numbers only tell part of the story. To understand why employee involvement matters so much, we need to examine the dynamics of people. This...

At the beginning of 2025, updated interagency guidelines on operational resilience and critical third-party risk management came into force in the U.S. banking and financial sector. The documents require large-scale automation of logging, incident reporting, third-party risk management (TPRM), and the implementation of internal AI governance, especially for models involved...

Admittedly, not the flashiest subject on the table, yet time and time again, I work with CEO Forums where the members admit that they prepare less (if at all) for their group meeting than for any other meeting on their calendar. They would never show up to a board, all-staff,...

When stepping back becomes the most powerful step forward  Picture the scene: the CEO sits in her seventh meeting of the day, half-listening to a debate about office supply procurement while simultaneously fielding texts about a client crisis and mentally rehearsing her presentation for tomorrow's board meeting. She's busy, she's...

Organizations today face a pivotal challenge: integrating transformative technologies like Generative AI (Gen AI) while maintaining the values, trust, and collaboration that define their culture. Gen AI is not just a tool for efficiency—it’s a disruptor that reshapes how people work, communicate, and solve problems. However, without a corresponding cultural...

From Pro Athlete to Investor, How Aaron Keay Built Influence Across Industries. Some leaders are born from the boardroom. Others are forged on the field. Aaron Keay’s career spans both—starting with professional sports and evolving into a track record of building and investing in companies that leave a mark. From...

Management consultant and energy specialist who helped major corporations achieve billion-dollar savings through sustainable transformation explains how to turn environmental initiatives into financial value. Starting June 2025, over 50,000 EU companies must publish detailed ESG reports under the new CSRD directive, with compliance costs averaging 40% higher across industries. Most...

In the rapidly evolving world of international education, one question remains constant: how can institutions ensure that students not only cross borders for academic opportunities but also thrive in their new environments and achieve meaningful careers? For Ulmas Gulyamov, an international education expert whose work has been featured in Aniq.uz...

According to data from the global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, CEO turnover reached new heights in 2025. Departures in April of this year were up 70% from the same month last year. Whether the reasons are personal or professional, there’s no denying that executives are vacating top spots...