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Email, texts and social media mean people don’t talk much anymore, which threatens personal health and happiness and business success.  After I selected a new office computer at my local Apple store recently, the 20-something, extremely helpful sales associate said I should go online as soon as I returned home...

When planning to travel to a foreign country or relocate to a new place, it's essential to choose a safe and secure destination. This can help reduce stress and uncertainty. While exploring a new city can be an exciting adventure, it can also be nerve-wracking if safety is a concern....

Vladimir Semenikhin: Buildings and Brushstrokes: Vladimir Semenikhin is an entrepreneur who built a diverse career for himself. He is especially known for his work in both the construction and art fields. In the former, he founded and heads his own company, Stroyteks, and in the latter, he founded and heads...

For many, the path to generational wealth remains an elusive dream, shrouded in secrecy and reserved for an elite few. Yet, beyond the traditional routes of employment, real estate, and stock market investments, there lies a lesser-known but highly lucrative avenue: private equity. This "corporate secret door" has long been...

In today’s fast-evolving tech world, job titles often blur, buzzwords trend, and confusion grows. "DevOps", "SRE", "Cloud Engineering" — these terms are everywhere. Add AI into the mix, and it feels even more overwhelming. But behind the hype, each role carries a unique mission. Understanding the real purpose of these...

If you run a knowledge-based firm, your competitive advantage comes down to one thing: ideas. Your experts generate valuable insights every day—innovative solutions, fresh perspectives on industry challenges, and unique approaches that set your firm apart. But how many of these ideas actually make it out into the world? For...

Andrew Jordan is not your average school leader. He’s a superintendent, former principal, and long-time educator in Illinois. But more than that, he’s a small-town guy who believes in doing the work—and doing it well. Born and raised in Stockton, Illinois, Andrew grew up surrounded by tight-knit community values. He...

Brandon St-Jacques Turpin’s story doesn’t follow a straight line—it thrives in the pivots. Born and raised in Quebec, Brandon’s early years were defined by talent and discipline. A provincial champion in figure skating as a kid, he later made waves as a college football recruit. But as it turns out,...

Leadership often requires making decisions that are uncomfortable, complex, or unpopular. Whether it’s letting go of a high- performing but toxic team member, making cuts in challenging times, or choosing between competing priorities, the ability to make tough decisions is a defining trait of effective leadership. Difficult decisions test your...

At the intersection of business and art stands Waylon Barnes, a music management and marketing CEO who is pushing the boundaries of what we expect from music executives. Traditionally, we would expect someone in Barnes' position to discover new talent, oversee the production of his artists, and network extensively. But...