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A young boy approached his father with the following question: ''Dad, what is the value of my life?'' A hard question made his father think twice before answering back. He did not want to be like everyone else and tell his kid he worths a lot. He knew that words...

One thing all great leaders have in common is that they are constantly learning to adapt to change. And with continuing uncertainty in the workplace brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s business leaders must be available, empathetic, and committed to offering their employees a chance to reflect on their...

As a solopreneur, my guess is that your goal isn’t to make more money. At least, that’s not the real goal. Instead, your goal is to live life on your terms. Right? Money is just a tool to help you do that. Of course, getting yourself set up to live...

“I don’t see how we can replace the serendipitous idea generation of hallway conversations. If we don’t return to the office full-time, we’re going to lose out to rivals who do so and gain the benefits of serendipity.” That’s what Saul, the Chief Product Officer of a 1,500-employee enterprise software...

The more we are able to delegate, the more we lift others up and the more equipped they become to lead. The challenge for a Jumpseat Leader is to know when to step in again when things start to go awry. How do we know when that time has come?...

Have you ever worked for a leader who doesn’t handle stress well? Trust me, it’s not a great experience—and it certainly doesn’t bring out the best in people. On the other hand, working for a leader who responds well under pressure is a great experience. How leaders handle stress is...

When I consult with organizations around the world about communicating their values effectively to and through their employees, the mantra is always the same. We created and published a corporate values statement and we hold effective on-boardings so we’re good to go.   Go to any corporate website and you’ll see...

In this article, you will read which hotel companies are leading forces in the global hotel market for 2022. Marriott International Of course, Marriott International, the American multinational company in the hotel industry leads the list with the Top 10 major hotel companies in the world for 2021. Marriott is...

Citizenship by investment is one of the most fluid and prominent concepts today. The major reason why the idea has experienced such enormous acceptance is due to the promising opportunities it brings with it. Like many countries, Canada in recent years has become a hotspot for immigrants all across the...

When businesses enter a hypergrowth phase, CFOs have to be as much “Chief Growth Officers” as they are “Chief Financial Officers.” Gone are the days when the CFO’s sole focus was improving cost efficiency through data driven results and cutting costs. Financial solvency is obviously essential, but in the past...