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Everyone celebrates the deal. Few prepare for the challenge that begins the next morning: integration. Financials and synergies may look perfect on paper, but if people, processes, and cultures aren’t aligned quickly, even the strongest acquisition will unravel. CEOs who win at integration don’t just protect the value of the...

Building a digital brand presence can make or break a small business or early-stage startup in today’s chronically online world. After all, a recent Visual Objects survey found that nearly half of consumers are likely to visit a company’s physical location after finding out the business has a strong online...

Dr. Jolee Roberts is a dentist in New Jersey. She has been helping people with their teeth for over ten years. Her work is more than just fixing cavities or whitening smiles. It’s about building trust and making people feel safe. “I don’t just treat teeth,” Dr. Roberts says. “I...

Data and analytics have become so entrenched in how we think about business that we sometimes forget we need to know how to use them. The gap between best intentions and actual insights prompted data and AI experts Joe Sutherland and Tim Wilson to write Analytics the Right Way: A...

At what point will the suboptimization of public sector resources no longer be tolerated?  At what point will the growing financial needs to address healthcare, education, environmental issues, and others force radical changes in public sector resource allocation approaches? Today many (need I say most) organizational changes have been triggered...

In 2005, during the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Hong Kong, the world witnessed large-scale protests by South Korean farmers on the streets of Hong Kong, along with intense clashes between the protesters and the Hong Kong police. Prior to that, similar mass protests had erupted...

Having picked up our hire car at Palermo Airport, we tapped our hotel address into the GPS and bravely entered the never ending stream of traffic. Apart from the fact that we were running on fumes after a 30 hour trip from Australia, we were suddenly driving on the ‘wrong’...

In today’s fast-changing world, uncertainty is the only constant. Economic shifts, technological disruptions, and geopolitical tensions are forcing CEOs to navigate an unpredictable landscape. While some leaders struggle to adapt, others seem to thrive, making bold moves and positioning their companies for long-term success. What sets these resilient CEOs apart?...

Living in West Palm Beach, Florida, offers many benefits, from warm weather to beautiful coastal views. However, the region is also known for its extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms. For homeowners, ensuring their property is protected against these harsh elements is essential. One of the best ways...

The healthcare C-suite is evolving—are you keeping up? As AI, digital transformation, and innovation redefine the industry, new executive roles are emerging to tackle the biggest financial and operational challenges. However, hiring a Chief AI Officer or Chief Digital Officer isn’t enough. How you integrate these leaders into your strategy...