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Managing people isn’t always easy. Too often we hear about people leaving their job because they don’t think their boss is the right fit for them. A common mistake I see leaders make is that they only have discussions or touch base with their employees when something is going wrong....

As emerging technologies and the digital transformation open up new market space and opportunities, consultants need to reconfigure their approach and reject obsolete legacy models if they are to remain relevant to modern business. They must be seen as value creators in genuine partnerships with their clients, rather than just...

Once you’ve made some big plays and delivered on key milestones, the journey doesn’t end; you need to prepare to come back stronger. Being proud but never satisfied is an attitude. It’s a mentality where you always strive to do better. It doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy your accomplishments or...

If the past 21 months has taught us anything, it is that corporate culture is the greatest asset or the greatest liability an organization has.  It is widely misunderstood, routinely ignored, yet a potential source of riches when it is managed well. Bearing that in mind, it seems nonsensical that...

When COVID-19 hit, most of us—most of the world—was taken by surprise. A global pandemic was the furthest thing from all of our minds. No business, or business leader, could have been prepared. And yet, as shocking it was, and as much as it impacted our lives and economies, some...

Sting (Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE) and his wife Trudie Styler produce fine wines on their Tuscan organic farm. The famous rock star and his wife Trudie bought “Il Palagio” in 1996, an estate with a beautiful villa in the heart of Tuscany surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, lakes and...

Like most people, my big dreams began with thoughts about what I hoped to achieve in my life. From my early dreams as a teenager to create my own business, to dreaming as a young adult of becoming a father, to wishing for a committed partner in my life, I’ve...

As someone constantly interviewing people around the globe, in an effort to understand how values can shape nations societies and organizations, I am often struck by the stories of certain leaders who are strongly guided by purpose and meaning. Arthur Bilger, Founder and CEO of Working Nation, is one of...

‘Luck’ is a 4-letter word in Western business circles. At best, it’s seen as a taboo topic. At worst, it’s viewed as an insult. Faced with such ‘superstitious nonsense’, most leaders typically fall back on the comforting old adage that ‘There’s no such thing as luck: the harder you work,...

Vehicles today are a monumental status symbol for people, especially celebrities. Many famous TV personalities that we see are known to invest money to get the most luxurious automobiles for their collection. The blog below covers details of a few such popular faces who are known to possess expensive cars...