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The topic of AI compliance from a regulatory standpoint has been covered extensively. For highly regulated industries like banks, insurance and healthcare, the potential penalties when AI models exhibit bias or violate other compliance standards run high. One prominent example was back in 2019 when it was discovered that Apple’s...

The void between being a startup entrepreneur and a CEO lies in your mind. Who you are and how you are, are linked to what your business is and how your business functions. My name is Renzie Richardson, and I am the founder and CEO of BHFL Group, a better...

Do you know how many of your leaders are getting up at 4am in order to ‘get their work done’ before the day’s meeting frenzy begins?  It’s likely to be more than you think. Or perhaps not – perhaps you’re also trying this tactic to get on top of your...

We live in a world where everyone needs innovative and latest gadgets for their daily tasks. And among these laptops stay on the top of the heap as they are built to perform a range of activities in a surefire way. Also what makes these gadgets the foremost choice for...

Blending direct, yet fair Assertive Speaking skills with empathic, Active Listening helps us in many work and personal conversations, especially when facing an impasse while forging agreements with others.   The “G.A.I.N.” Agenda for Gaining Commitments Let’s pretend you’ve effectively tried to forge agreement from someone about a needed task. You’ve...

There are very few hotels in the world that have been rated 7-star due to the luxury and opulence it promises. Blame it on the competition or essence of luxury that people crave, these hotel properties have the best of everything. Such is the profound effect of these hotels on...

In the 1991 movie Defending Your Life, the character Daniel Miller is determined to negotiate a salary raise with his boss. The day before, he secures the help of his wife to bounce off his negotiation skills and land the number of his dreams: $65,000. The D-day comes and when...

"I’m getting a little nervous about contracting EOMB” In May 2022, in order to ‘Live Stupendously', I will be walking The Larapinta trail in Central Australia: 107km over 6 days, 10-12 hours of walking each day; in 23-27 degree celsius heat. This goal is part of my Life’s Too Short bucket list which...

Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco offer the best nightlife scenes in California. Make sure you carry government-issued photo identification. They take it very seriously and won’t let you in if you do not have identification. Keep in mind that you need to have enough for the parking, entry,...

How do we help ourselves and the people in our organisations to become more strategic in the way we work and plan? How do we stay focused on winning the long game?  I’ve worked with many people at all levels of organisations over the past two decades, and I’ve noticed...