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Exiting a business may not be the first thing a CEO thinks about when planning his/her company’s growth trajectory. Still, it can quickly become a possibility as new growth targets are set and market dynamics change. One of the first questions I ask my clients is, "Do you know what...

Many organizations are concluding that in order for their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies to be successful, their male leaders need to be part of the effort. Including them is what helps brings about the culture change that fosters inclusivity and belonging — where everyone, regardless identity, can bring...

We know that critical thinking provides us with the tools to analyze information so that we can harness the greatest amount of knowledge – and thus give ourselves the best chances of making smart decisions. For instance, before we go to polls and elect our political leaders, we should be...

Early-stage companies are glad just to get orders for their products.  They see every prospect as a link in the chain that brings them ultimate success. It usually takes them a few bites into a rotten apple before they realize that one of the standards that they need to set...

When you are a billionaire you can buy and maintain a private jet. It is impressive to travel to any place you want with all the necessary amenities as if you were at home or in a hotel. The following private jets offer luxury, comfort and privacy to their owners....

It’s hard to complete a puzzle when some of the pieces are always missing. Hybrid work feels a bit like that: One day, you’ve got half the necessary parts to complete a task and the next day you have the other half, but you never get access to the whole...

I enjoyed listening to Oprah Winfrey's commencement speech, 2013 at Harvard University. There are several takeaways from her thought-provoking and inspiring speech. An idea flashed on my mind to write an article to identify the true purpose and calling. Many people don’t realize their true purpose and calling resulting in...

Whether you’re back in an office setting, following a hybrid schedule, or still logging into work from home, you’re likely familiar with one of the more thorny aspects of what it means to be a working person: how to navigate interpersonal dynamics with co-workers. Unsurprisingly, this is one of the...

There is a myth that businesses are run basically about making profits. The truth is that businesses are run basically about adding value to customers and clients with an emphasis on ethics. When you look at entrepreneurs including Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, they...

Autumn is a good time for excursions. The summer heat has subsided and the weather conditions are suitable for nature walks and activities. We recommend you some destinations that you could visit. Alabama, Tuscaloosa: Alabama, Tuscaloosa: It's a beautiful town, full of water oaks in downtown streets since 1840s. The...