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As of 28 March 2022, with a net worth of roughly $256 billion, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $190 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $143 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $133 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth-richest person in the world, with...

The world has changed significantly over the past couple years.  Responding to the pandemic, increasing social equity, improving corporate transparency, remote working and economic unpredictability have challenged even the most experienced Board of Directors – both private and public.  Board relations and interactions have become more complicated with the restrictions...

We spend so much time at work, more time than we spend with our family, friends and loved ones. Why stay stuck in a job, doing things you don’t enjoy, with people you don’t like? When I first started my coaching business almost 20 years ago, I worked with relatively...

There are many people across the globe today who are vying for second citizenship. Reason? Well, there is more than one to state. For starters having citizenship of another country comes with its benefits. Not only do you get access to a higher standard of living, healthcare facilities, and topnotch...

Aligning strategy, planning, risk, people and technology is key for businesses to adapt to and survive in today’s disruptive world.  Disrupt your planning before your business gets disrupted  Any conversation around energy today is going to be intertwined with the geopolitical crisis in eastern Europe. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent...

Choosing a business partner is always challenging, as history shows us that many partnerships end in dispute. When considering the personal qualities of a potential business partner the old axiom, “Successful people surround themselves with those smarter than themselves” is worth bearing in mind. Smarter people in this case should...

In a recent article for CEOWORLD Magazine, I recounted my experience with Warden Exchange. The principals asked me to lead a program that connected the five exemplary practices from The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner with the frameworks from my most recent book, Peernovation: What Peer Advisory...

Polyvision Corporation, a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of CeramicSteel, collaborative writing products, and architectural panels for cladding, is “Reimagining the Wall.” Spearheading this mission is Kevin McCoy, Polyvision’s recently announced Chief Executive Officer, who is driving the company’s vision across the global market. A long-time industry veteran,...

If you think there is less competition in small, niche industries, think again. If anything, the competition is even more intense because you have fewer companies competing for customers. The way to attract and retain these customers is with outstanding service, which is how the JES International Group has become...

Is your workplace already dabbling in hybrid work? If you plan to keep hybrid alive and well, you need to develop a dependable hybrid real estate plan that meets everyone’s needs. Here’s how to do so. Hybrid work might have sounded daunting to companies before the pandemic. Now, though, employers...