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A dear friend and business owner recently sent me a blog defining core leadership skills. While the blog had some useful distinctions that I found smart and interesting, it also included some traits that are not, in fact, essential to effective leadership. They are actually personality traits that, to an...

RBL bank was established in 1943, and has long since held up its reputation for proficient banking services and products. Catering to the requirements of 8.44 million clients, it has tied up with Bajaj Finserv to bring one of the best credit cards to consumers, the Bajaj Finserv RBL Bank...

What’s the key to success in business? It’s what all leaders hope to find out and pursue. For years, when asked this question, leaders have been unambiguous in their answer: Culture. As but one example, a whopping 94% of executives in a Deloitte study said they believed that a distinct...

Today we will talk about the extremely unique case of Bir Tawil and the weird situation that geography implements in our lives like in the case of China. Let's have a look. Bir Tawil and the Halaib Tringle While it is quite common for countries to quarrel over a piece...

As a business owner, it feels surreal to look around years after the inception of your idea to see what you created. You see the jobs you’ve developed, the processes you’ve mastered, and the ways you’ve changed the world. But at some point, you know when it’s time to exit;...

The traditional approach towards occupational safety and health at the workplace during this ongoing COVID pandemic has been severely tested and found wanting. The emphasis on physical safety and routine medical surveillance (for chemical exposure) do not equip the industry players to be ready battling the new emerging infectious disease...

Some countries are lagging behind in adopting the Zero Carbon Balance target. But some others have been properly prepared and are ready to achieve the goal of Zero Carbon Balance. Norway ranks at the top of the list regarding the Net Zero Readiness Index. Climate change will undoubtedly impact Norway....

As we approach the close of 2021, you’re probably being questioned about whether you’re ready for the new year. It may be more appropriate to ask: Is 2022 ready for you? Rather than brace yourself for the uncertainty of what’s next, it’s time to be proactive. To start, reflect on...

When you are in business you want to be sure that you have surrounded yourself with a qualified team that will help you reach your business goals. Traditional corporate structures lay a good foundation for the types of team members you will want to work with. When your business needs...

Albert Voaden didn’t plan to stay in the Cayman Islands for longer than 10 years. However, after some time, the Canadian financial analyst decided to make the most of being grounded in paradise. In the 18 years since, Voaden has made a name for himself as a financial analyst. With...