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The CEO Access Paradox: Why Elite Connections Are Harder—and Easier—Than Ever In 2025, the tension at the top has reached its peak: access to Fortune 500 CEOs and the world’s most powerful decision-makers has never been more coveted—or more tightly controlled. For the ambitious, the gate seems higher. Yet, new...

Each autumn, thousands of investors in the Baron Capital fund file into one of the most iconic venues in America, New York City’s Lincoln Center, home to the Metropolitan Opera House. In its typical life, the space hosts Puccini and Bizet. But once a year, it becomes something else entirely:...

No Time to Waste: Why Board Meeting Frequency Demands Rethinking Who’s really benefiting when boards swamp executive teams with meetings or, worse, meet too rarely? For top-performing organizations, getting the meeting cadence right has stakes in the billions. A board’s rhythm is more than logistics: it’s the pulse of oversight,...

Geopolitical instability, market uncertainty, inflation, and supply-chain disruption are facts of daily life for business leaders today. Those challenging issues raise a common question: How do leaders build stability and long-term success amid all the chaos? I’ve lived that challenge. In my journey from a young girl navigating the adversity...

The crisis management and digital transformation expert shares how the integration of artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics, what steps make digitalization safer, and why companies need a culture where discussing mistakes is not only acceptable but essential. On July 23, the White House launched a sweeping AI Action Plan, issuing...

In the context of the rapid growth of the global fintech market, which is projected to reach $882 billion by 2030, companies face the necessity to adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Aizhan Dusheeva, with her extensive experience in microfinance, digitization of credit processes, and development of profitable financial products,...

Have you ever wondered why some people consistently perform at their best while others fluctuate between brilliance and burnout?  It’s tempting to believe that hard work alone leads to success — but we both know that isn’t true. We all know people who work tirelessly, perhaps even harder than we do, and yet never quite reach the...

In business, there are only so many levers you can pull to improve performance and influence culture. Remaking your healthcare plan does both. I helped lead this double win in a Fortune 500 public company. And it’s not a one-off. As a member of a health care alliance, I’ve seen the win-wins across a broad range of employers. For the...

Understanding shopper psychology, digital behaviours, and ethical strategies is critical this Black Friday. Retailers can design campaigns that convert responsibly, while consumers navigate the flood of promotions with confidence and clarity. Black Friday has evolved significantly since its legacy as the first Friday after Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924. Earlier attempts...

Why your biggest failure might be your greatest competitive advantage. Everyone loves a comeback story. But we tend to miss the fact that the setback itself isn't what makes you stronger. It's what you choose to do with it. After nearly three decades in financial markets, I've learned that the...