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Leadership often requires making decisions that are uncomfortable, complex, or unpopular. Whether it’s letting go of a high- performing but toxic team member, making cuts in challenging times, or choosing between competing priorities, the ability to make tough decisions is a defining trait of effective leadership. Difficult decisions test your...

At the intersection of business and art stands Waylon Barnes, a music management and marketing CEO who is pushing the boundaries of what we expect from music executives. Traditionally, we would expect someone in Barnes' position to discover new talent, oversee the production of his artists, and network extensively. But...

In a strategic leadership move, SWARM Engineering has appointed Shail Khiyara as its Chief Executive Officer. A recognized authority in AI and Automation, Khiyara brings more than two decades of transformational leadership in enterprise SaaS, intelligent automation, and customer-centric growth. His appointment signals a bold new path for SWARM Engineering...

When generative AI burst into the workplace in late 2022, many organizations scrambled to make sense of the technology and how it could fit into their workflows. At Mural, a leading visual collaboration platform, the response was swift but measured. According to my interview with Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at...

Twenty-five years ago, 14 women of vision founded Marian Middle School because nothing existed in St. Louis to support young girls falling through the education system's cracks. Recognizing the potential in all young girls, Marian’s foundresses reimagined an innovative educational model to empower young girls facing poverty to flourish. Their...

The skills gap is widening and leaving businesses struggling to find job-ready talent. Universities are stepping up by aligning curricula with industry needs, integrating hands-on learning, and strengthening partnerships with businesses. These strategies create a pipeline of skilled graduates to give companies a competitive edge. For CEOs, collaborating with universities...

As Web3 adoption grows, the biggest challenge is onboarding Web2 users and businesses. The transition comes with complexities like onboarding, security risks, and infrastructure unreliability, making it hard for new entrants to navigate the space. For Web3 to scale correctly, it needs to match the seamless experience and reliability of...

Dimitrios Kiourtziev – Business Profile Dimitrios Kiourtziev is a Dubai-based equity investor and serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of successful international investments. With extensive expertise across multiple industries, he has built a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, F&B, fintech, entertainment, and gaming. His strategic investment approach focuses on...

HSBC has reported an annual profit that exceeded market expectations, driven by strong revenue growth in its wealth and markets divisions. As part of an ongoing restructuring, the bank has also outlined stringent cost-cutting measures under its new CEO, Georges Elhedery, as he pushes to enhance returns and sharpen HSBC’s...

In 2006, at an undisclosed location in Iraq, my convoy came under relentless ambush. The sheer intensity of the assault left us momentarily stunned. Our Patrol Leader (PL), overwhelmed by the chaos, froze, causing our convoy to halt directly in the enemy’s engagement area. Amid the confusion, one of our...