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COVID-19 turned the typical workplace paradigm upside down, and now it's up to corporate executives to manage the new landscape. Google and Twitter, for instance, are two of the latest big companies to announce their plan for returning to the office –  with both behemoths planning to require employees to...

Resiliency, trust, and connecting through a shared sense of purpose. Which metrics do you like to use when presenting to your Board of Directors or adjusting your strategic plan? In addition to the usual financials, I find it interesting to ask fellow business leaders about the bellwethers they monitor. For...

Your personal brand is like your reputation – it’s what people say about you when you’re not in the room.  But what if you are never ‘in the room’ and people don’t talk about you because they don’t know you exist?  How do you raise your reputation and get noticed...

As of 14 April 2022, with a net worth of roughly $259 billion, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $180 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $142 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $130 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth-richest person in the world, with...

In a job seeker's market, it's important to have a strong employer branding strategy that will help you attract and engage the right candidates. Looking at your business through the lens of those rejecting a job offer gives you insight into potential missteps and what you’re doing well when it comes to your employer...

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...

There is no doubt that CEOs are an integral part of every organization. They play a key role in strategic planning and decision making which further shapes the direction of the business. Although the Chief Executive Officer is also considered the highest-ranking member of any firm, it is the vast...

As of 10 April 2022, with a net worth of roughly $260 billion, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $179 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $142 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $131 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth-richest person in the world, with...

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...