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Work relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating with peers, or managing up, strong relationships fuel our wellbeing, growth, and performance—what I like to call the three pedals of excellence. Yet, relationships are often the forgotten factor when helping teams through change....

Richard B. Handler, CEO of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), recently sold 400,000 shares of the company’s common stock, as disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.26 each, totaling approximately $28.9 million. Following this transaction, Handler retains...

Italian luxury brand Bulgari is gearing up to expand its network of stores across mainland China, confident in the growth potential of its online channels to drive future sales. CEO Jean-Christophe Babin remarked at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai that, while Bulgari already holds a strong presence...

Nazar Vincent is a distinguished figure in real estate development and construction, known for his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication. Originally from Ukraine, Nazar moved to the United States at the age of 15, overcoming language barriers and cultural adjustments to pursue his dreams. By 19, he had already started...

In leadership, we’re constantly aiming for success, productivity, and growth. But there’s one silent productivity killer that stands in the way more than most leaders realize: ambiguity. Ambiguous goals, vague instructions, and murky expectations are like sand in the gears of any organization. They slow things down, cause friction, and,...

The longstanding rivalry between mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest has escalated after a recent billion-dollar acquisition by Mineral Resources. Described by some as the Australian counterpart to Tesla and Edison’s historic feud, this clash places iron ore at the heart of the competition rather than electricity. Both Rinehart...

Stagwell has published the results of a global survey that explored the perspectives of 100 CEOs on their 2025 priorities, anticipated impacts of the U.S. presidential election on economic and political stability, and interest in investing in the Gulf region. The findings were presented by Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark...

Leadership is often seen as a responsibility defined by results, but great leadership is underpinned by conviction. And convictions are more than just a set of values or an energising vision for the future – they are foundational truths leading to transformative beliefs that compel you beyond what is ordinarily...

Eight years ago I sat in a room of business people and the facilitator asked a question that would change the way I worked and the way I lived. The question was this: ‘Is your business a scalable business or is it a lifestyle business?’ Initially my ego screamed ‘SCALABLE’ with...

Global art sales saw a decline of 4% last year, totaling around $65 billion, as ultra-wealthy buyers exercised more caution, revealed the Art Market Report released by Swiss bank UBS on Thursday, October 24. The UBS wealth management team, which advises clients on art acquisitions but refrains from classifying these...