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Carlyle Group’s new chief executive officer Harvey M. Schwartz stands to make more than $180 million over the next 5 years, a package that would make him one of Wall Street’s highest-paid executives. He will also earn a $1 million annual base salary and be eligible for bonuses of up...

At Natixis, John Hailer spearheaded initiatives that supported a wider evolution of investment portfolio construction. Currently, he maintains commitment and belief in this strategy. Every investor knows the mantra of patience, long admonished to avoid trends and not follow the crowds. But then what? Having a long-term vision for your...

Rollercoaster markets. Regulatory uncertainty. Supply chain challenges. Inflation pressures. Recession fears. Employee turnover. The Great Resignation. Quiet quitting. “Return to office” reluctance. Work-life balance. A few of the issues that are loading today’s business marketplace with chaos.  Add to the mix people’s personal challenges brought on by racism, ageism, sexism,...

We all know the arguments: calculating marketing ROI is expensive. There are all kinds of technology barriers, not to mention turf issues. Like the constant battle between marketing and sales over who gets credit for what.  Plus, most companies, especially manufacturers, sell through distribution, which can often be a roadblock...

What critical success factors in business growth are under-emphasized for entrepreneurs? Whether due to recession-related layoffs, lockdown’s drastic effects on our relationships with our work, or a multitude of other factors, more Americans are founding their own business ventures than ever. According to statistics collected by Digital.com, nearly a third...

LinkedIn is a great way to build your professional network. You can meet people with similar interests and talk about projects or industry news. You can even attend networking events and exchange tips. Creating a quality professional network on LinkedIn requires some balance. When connecting with people, remember to be...

In today’s increasingly fast-paced digital world, efficient business communications are key to reaching customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Forward-thinking companies are on a mission to make these seamless interactions the rule rather than the exception. Mo Katibeh, RingCentral’s President and Chief Operating Officer, oversees the company’s global enterprise communications strategic...

FTX, an abbreviation of "Futures Exchange", was co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) in May 2019. The trajectory of growth of FTX, which operated from Bahamas, has been phenomenal and it stood tall in the crypto exchange market. Before the negative news started pouring in, FTX held its position as the...

Like it or not, a recession might be on the horizon, and companies are facing related risks. We can learn a lot about surviving a recession from the companies that thrived during the height of the pandemic. One of the biggest lessons? Software is the solution to reduce recession-related risks....

Before we know it, 2022 will be a thing of the past and 2023 will be knocking on our doors. With each new year, leaders are always looking for ways to raise the bar, innovate across teams, improve processes, and make the next year better than the previous. What about...