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It’s not easy to jump into a leadership position, especially if it is your first time in a leadership role. As a woman, the challenges that come with being in a leadership position can be even more daunting at times than you may have originally expected. Leaders are the ones...

As technology evolves, so does cybercrime. In fact, most people do not realize that today’s cybercriminals leverage the same technologies, business models, and service offerings that ordinary, non-criminal enterprises use. Similar to the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model where consumers access software and services in exchange for a monthly or recurring fee,...

As of 16 April 2022, with a net worth of roughly $251 billion, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $176 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $143 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $130 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth-richest person in the world, with...

Croatia is a European nation located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is popular for having the most beautiful sunsets worldwide and is dominated by an excellent natural habitat, fascinating beaches, incredible national parks, and extended topography, making it the most appealing tourist destination.  Along with splendid...

Teams are about getting things done smoothly and successfully. Given the normality of uncertainty, our flow of work is subject to disruptions and interferences that require us to continually adapt and adjust. How teams adapt and secure one another’s cooperation and commitment is fundamental to effectively coordinating action.  To illustrate,...

No matter how much money you make, if you have ever lived paycheck to paycheck, you understand the rising anxiety as the first of the month approaches. The angst that keeps you from opening the credit card bill that arrives right on time every month, begging for your attention. The...

Given the extreme market volatility of recent years, managing a successful hedge fund requires more agility, adaptability, and intelligence than ever. Anson Funds, a Toronto-based hedge fund co-founded by Moez Kassam, has risen to this challenge. Kassam co-founded Anson Funds in 2007, where he also serves as CIO. Under his...

While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may feel like a giant leap backward for civilization, how business has responded may also mark the beginning of a huge leap forward. Hundreds of U.S. companies have curtailed or entirely stopped doing business with Russia in response to its indiscriminate war on Ukraine. These...

In Honor of National Women’s Month, the Inspirational Event with Powerful Speakers, Actionable Take-Aways, and Networking Opportunities Provided One Attendee With a $1,000 Entrepreneurship Endowment. In honor of National Women’s Month, serial entrepreneur and Co-founder of Avere, Elizabeth Polke, this weekend celebrated businesswomen by hosting the sold-out Women’s Empowerment conference...

"Transactional success" was one of the strategic goals for Mona Ataya when she founded and grew Mumzworld into the largest online baby shop in the Middle East. I heard Mona Ataya's story as she was interviewed by HBS professor Ranjay Gulati for his What They Are Made Of series of...