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I recently heard of a male CEO approaching his female Director of Communications about their March publication to members. He wanted her to move the ‘International Women’s Day’ feature to the back of the magazine and profile some men in the front. Tone-deaf at best. Bias or sour grapes at...

Over the past few months, leaders and employees appear to be as frustrated by engaging one another on Zoom (and the like) as they are with meeting in person and having to wear a mask. As leaders, this dynamic should give us pause. These frustrations serve no one.  They ignore...

The short answer to the question of whether 3D printing technology improves branding and marketing is a certain ‘yes’. However, the more pertinent question is ‘how’ does it improve it? Albeit somewhat tentatively, 3D printing has already been used in consumer marketing by big brands such as Coca-Cola Israel where...

Businesses and institutions have prioritized diversity and inclusion for many years now, though some have had more success in obtaining and retaining diverse employees and practices than others. As there has been a spotlight on diversity, equity and inclusion in the national workplace discussion, especially this past year, modern companies...

Have you ever witnessed anyone on Facebook posting, “Thanks for your opinions and comments. You’ve certainly changed my mind on this issue”? I haven’t! The noise on Facebook is the clanging of the tribal gongs of moral narcissism. I’m not only right, but you’re wrong and, moreover, I’m right because...

Building a modern work platform for your company is a mission-critical task that requires careful consideration and thoughtful planning. The impact of a poorly planned technology stack for knowledge workers has both an impact on productivity and overall job satisfaction. According to a study by ServiceNow, 83% of office workers...

There are some places around the world with picturesque buildings and virgin nature. When these two characteristics are combined then the outcome refers to a fairy tale setting. Tunnel of love, Ukraine Address: Klevan', Rivne Oblast, Ukraine, 35311 This place is a loved one for couples where they go for...

When I was tasked with creating a completely online course on Mastering Wine Tasting for César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, I was excited and a little daunted. But now that the course is up and running successfully, I realize that if it is possible to get students excited about learning wine...

Managing finances in France is not easy. This is, especially, the case when you are living in the capital. Paris is the evergreen touristic attraction for the world for reasons beyond the iconic Eiffel Tower. The local Parisian culture is imbued with history, glamour, and pride. It has attracted people...