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The rapid rise of Liu Qiangdong and JD.com has been aided by Qiangdong's focus on creating a reliable and steady supply chain - something that would become increasingly important during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the wake of new variants and with the benefit of past performance,...

As the pandemic subsides and lockdowns become a distant memory, many CEOs are developing strategies on getting people back into a normal work routine. Gone are the days when everyone will be back in the office full time with many staff demanding the ability to work remotely.  Here are 5...

It’s an intoxicating idea, right? To be an author. To have the ideas and stories in your head printed on the page for infamy. To dream of yourself receiving those accolades like NY Times Best Seller or a Pulitzer perhaps.  Then there is the reality of writing a book. Many...

Do we really need to check whether we 'allow' voice in our teams?  But I’m calling it.  I’m challenged by the number of middle leaders and team members who share that their senior leaders don’t ‘allow' voice. Do you allow, invite, enable and enact voice? Projects, initiatives, working as a...

This is perhaps the most interesting part of a customer’s perception of your business…Once you have decided where you want to position yourself in the price market, it will be very difficult to change. Remember, once a potential customer believes something, it is virtually impossible to change their mind. When...

Does your business have a story to tell? Shanir Kol: My journey as an entrepreneur started way back in 1999 soon after I returned from my studies at the California State University Business School in Northridge, CA. As a budding businessman, my determination was always to help customers make informed...

“Leaders are dealers in hope”. Thus, spake Napoléon Bonaparte. I’ve always liked this quote because it very simply captures the emotional dimension of leadership. The challenge of winning the hearts and minds of those that follow. No easy task. Especially when things are moving fast and/or times are tough. Yes...

T-Boz, Left Eye, and ChilLi formed the famed female group TLC. Their smash hit “Waterfalls” was considered one of their biggest successes on the charts. With deep life meaning laced over every lyric, “Waterfalls” reminded us to avoid chasing waterfalls, or in more direct terms, negative habits and reckless behavior....

Many leaders avoid tough conversations.  As a result they contribute to mediocrity, and perpetuate an unsatisfactory status quo. They leave other people unaware of the problems and challenges that are theirs to solve and make progress with.  My work has focused on revealing the differences between more extraordinary leaders, and...

Are you facing frustrations? Don't limit your thinking: Treat these industry headaches as opportunities for innovation. Below are 3 steps for transforming problems into lasting solutions. Avoidance is probably the most natural reaction to problems. When dealing with a frustrating experience, it’s only logical to make efforts to avoid that...