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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...

Getting the best jobs out there has never been easy, and this year is going to be no exception. While there's a lot being said about the pandemic's effect on today's marketplace, there have also been additional underlying dynamics at play for some time now, all conspiring to stack the...

When you ask people, generally speaking, whether asking for help is a sign of weakness or a sign of resourcefulness, they will usually choose the latter. However, if you ask people how they view it personally, they will admit to being worried about being perceived by others as weak or...

While a career as an entrepreneur can be enticing for many, it is not necessarily an easy goal for which to aim. Often, such a career can only be realized after years of hard work and many long hours. In order to make it through the work often required of...

What makes a good leader? What inspires someone to take action? What makes some organizations thrive while others struggle? There are many fundamental questions that drive the philosophy of leadership, but there is one underlying characteristic that appears to be common among many great leaders: Empathy. The ability to understand...

When I was running corporate teams of 130 people, I liked nothing better than to hear someone was busy. Back then, I’d say, ‘Great, that’s what we’re paying you for.’ Now, someone telling me they’re busy is a red flag to a bull. Annoying, pointless and the cause of mental...

Sustainable fashion today is ruling the roost. It has managed to create the right amount of buzz in the clothing world and deservedly so! The use of biodegradable fabrics which do not affect the environment along with the locally produced goods is what is making the sustainable sector promising. So,...

Everyone I talk with lately is grappling with the “What’s Next?” question for their teams. That being the case, I can’t think of a better time to reflect on what you’ve learned during the pandemic. As the CEO or leader of your team, consider starting that reflection by answering the...