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In an article I wrote last year for CEOWORLD Magazine titled "CEO forums, Maximizing Psychological Safety Is Hard: CEO Forums Explain Why," I described a four‑phase journey that CEO peer advisory groups experience as they create and work to sustain psychological safety among their members. As I reflected on this...

When I wrote my first book, I was so fearful of a tiny typo that 700 copies sat in boxes in my apartment for six months gathering dust. I was trapped in what's referred to as 'failure-avoiding' perfectionism. Research distinguishes between two types: striving perfectionism, rooted in high standards and...

Najib Vatanshoev, Chief of the Retail Department of a large bank, knows how the financial sector can deal with global crises through the development of integrated products to improve the economy.  In September, the World Meteorological Organization published a forecast: the La Niña phenomenon, a complex weather phenomenon that occurs...

A quarter-century in any creative field reveals the difference between those who adapt to trends and those who shape them. For Debby Gomulka, 25 years in interior design has been a journey of steadfast vision, deliberate growth, and an unwavering commitment to authentic creativity. From her early days learning the...

I remember sitting downstairs in the family rumpus room. I heard my dad's footsteps coming slowly down the wooden stairs. Thump thump thump. But something seemed off – my dad was in tears. This was the first and one of the only times I recall seeing my dad cry. He...

Change anywhere in life can bring hesitation, worry, and fear, especially when it comes to someone's work and livelihood. But, in these times of rapid change and technological advancement you need a team that is ready for what AI will bring, not one that puts up resistance and slows progress....

Generative AI (Gen AI) is reshaping the workplace, offering powerful tools for creativity, productivity, and efficiency. However, unlocking its potential hinges on more than just adoption; employees must develop a nuanced understanding of how to use this technology effectively. Organizations must go beyond traditional training approaches and embrace rigorous tracking...

We've seen a pattern emerging in recent years, attention spans shrinking, headlines hooking us in, and facts taking a backseat. The result? Real-world consequences. Whether it’s Pizzagate, where a viral conspiracy swiftly led to an armed man storming a pizzeria, or the Bondi Junction stabbings, where a University of Technology...

“Quality sleep is a deeply personal experience”,  Marios Gkotsopoulos,  the Co-Owner and CEO of Greco Strom, the leading manufacturer of sleep products in Greece,  shared with CEOWORLD magazine. Greco Strom has a long history of manufacturing sleep products for all ages. Marios Gkotsopoulos explains the strategy and the vision of...

Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, was just named to the TIME100 Next 2025 list, recognizing his groundbreaking work in de-extinction biotechnology. While Colossal continues making headline, thanks to breakthroughs like engineered woolly mammoth prototypes and “dire wolf” cubs who recently celebrated their first birthday, Lamm has also been quietly...