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Setting the Framework for Success with Five Levels of Mentoring … “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men (women) to do what he (she) wants done, and the self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.”  - Theodore Roosevelt. The...

What does a publishing company have to do to sell 2 million books in a single year? For Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream, the answer is perhaps unexpected: combine meaningful topics for kids with innovative direct-to-consumer marketing tactics. It’s an unconventional approach, but it’s working — big time. Puppy Dogs...

As companies embark on new transformative initiatives, it is important for C-level executives to pay close attention to the execution of these efforts in order to ensure you are getting what you expect. Of course, strategy is your responsibility and is often viewed as “sexier” than execution, but that way...

When you think of an organization and the processes, the buck usually stops on the CEO’s table. Recent happenings, especially the COVID-19 pandemic, have made this glaring. Only organizations that were primed for eventualities and whose CEOs have resilience as one of their important traits to handle tumultuous situations survived....

Due to the grounding of its 737 Max airplane following 2 deadly crashes that killed 346 people, Boeing lost $5 billion in direct revenue by the summer of 2019. The overall losses - ranging from damage to the brand to losing customers - were valued by investors at over $25...

People often ask: “What does my childhood have to do with the business I run?” The answer is... Everything! Effectively growing and leading a business requires executives and owners to be aware of any personal blocks they have that could negatively affect business growth. Past trauma, defined as any event,...

Fraud has become the most common crime in the digital world, with criminals making billions of dollars and banks paying billions in fines. As money launderers have increased their level of sophistication, their transactions have become harder to detect – and banks are having a harder time responding to their...

During my company’s first six years, my only exposure to culture was a boring session on the subject at a minor conference. To me, culture seemed like so much marketing fluff. I didn’t see the point—my people and I were all grown adults, after all. I thought we were mature...

Some places in the USA are full of sun, sand and magical beaches. These places consist the idyllic scenery for water sports and long walks at the seaside. Let's see the top 10 beach towns in USA to visit this summer. Carmel by the Sea/ California: Here you can enjoy...

Sebastien Bazin never dreamed of being a CEO. But he had decided not to go and work with his father at the family real estate business. He just wanted to be independent in his life. Sebastien Bazin, CEO of Accor Group – a leader in the hospitality sector- shared in...