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I recently had a conversation with a brilliant Customer Service and Accessibility Manager who I work with on an ongoing basis regarding the diversity content in our training programs. This was followed by a weekend away to celebrate our wedding anniversary and with heightened awareness, became acutely aware of how...

Nikos Kourtidis, CEO of the Kourtidis Group of Companies, had a vision of creating a company that would put its mark on his place of birth in Northern Greece. Through the years, he managed to make his dream come true. It is worth reading about his story and his efforts...

When it comes to being an effective leader, there are plenty of things to consider. Fortunately, this is something that John Dockendorf knows a lot about, having started several companies with renowned work cultures.. As a person who is seasoned in leadership and has worked in the outdoor leadership and...

How to Make Sure You and Your Team Have the Energy and Resources to Go the Distance Early in my career I was working for a large multinational company at a time when the CEO launched a very large transformation. Soon afterwards, he sent a video out to all of...

In my last article, Ode to the Misquoted and Misattributed, I started by using an often-misquoted axiom from Aristotle, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts," to bridge how the best leaders and teammates create synergy in their teams. The longer I reflected on how great teams...

Many companies made statements of solidarity after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.  They promised to do better. Thousands of companies signed various commitments to do better and to build more diverse and inclusive organizations. But as the weeks and months have rolled on, we’ve seen some uptick...

Dr. Joel Lavine, a successful academic and adventurer has several recommendations on “extreme” sports that can get your blood pumping and heart racing. However, he says you should learn these activities from the ground up; you shouldn’t jump straight into any of them, so you can avoid accidents and mishaps....

If you are a high net worth individual or are a high-income earner, you should consider real estate for these four reasons: tax benefits, passive income, long term asset appreciation, and leverage. Real estate is currently on the forefront of everybody’s radar since the last the crash in 2008-2010. But...

Mikel Coffee Company started its operation in 2008 in a small town in Greece. Following a strategic growth plan all these years, managed to get a place among the larger and most popular franchises in the industry. Nowadays, Mikel Coffee Company counts over 270 stores in Greece, alone, and 340...

As you move up the hierarchy in an organization, you become less involved in the day-to-day operations, including communicating with team members. To overcome communication barriers and create a more cohesive and productive organization — and retain your talented employees — you need to put concrete solutions in place. Follow...