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He was ten and terminally ill. But he had a Steinway smile and an invitational attitude. His malady had left him totally blind.   "You should meet this kid," the CEO of the hospital announced as we were making hospital rounds in preparation for my keynote to the staff. She quietly...

There I was, scrolling through Facebook when I came across a post about whether or not the term ‘boss mum‘ was appropriate or acceptable to mothers who run their own businesses with staff.  It was a simple question that you might expect would have ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers depending on...

Corporate executives have demanding jobs. They work long hours solving complex problems in business. That’s why when executives get home, they want to relax.  And if there’s one thing a good executive should appreciate, it’s innovation. It should come as no surprise that innovators have found ways to improve every...

Leaders rarely incorporate a crisis or even a mistake into their strategic plan.  They want and expect things to go well --- a crisis is something you react to, not plan for.  However, it is fair to say that, as an outcome of the coronavirus crisis of 2020-2021, some organizations...

Young entrepreneurs often look at the most famous CEOs, such as Satya Nadella, Elon Musk, and Sundar Pichai, for inspiration. The truth is that even though these people are surely successful, the world is slowly changing. Clients are losing trust in huge corporations and are now shifting towards small companies...

This year has been challenging in many ways possible, and as we start to approach the tail-end of what would be considered a whirlwind of uphill battles, the outlook going into 2023 for business owners will require a mental and physical shift to ensure they succeed. Economic concerns remain high...

As a CEO, one of your main responsibilities is to choose the right management system for your organization. The management system you choose will have a significant impact on the efficiency, productivity, and overall success of your organization. In this article, we will explore different management systems, including traditional and...

As increasing numbers of companies are requiring employees to return to the office for 3-5 days per week this fall, they’re running into the buzzsaw of what one of my clients called the “Four Horsemen of the Required Return to Office” - challenges with resistance, attrition, quiet quitting, and diversity....

As of January 3, 2023, with a net worth of roughly $185.1 billion, Bernard Arnault is the wealthiest person in the world, followed by Elon Musk (No. 2, $146.5 billion), Gautam Adani (No. 3, $126.5 billion); and Warren Buffett  (No. 4, $107.6 billion). Jeff Bezos is the fifth-richest person globally,...