Education and Career

Cultural competence, the ability to interact effectively across difference, is a significant contributor to success for both individuals and organizations. Yet, oftentimes, we tend to believe that in today’s diverse multicultural world, we already “get it,” and as a result, few take the time to build this skill set. Like...

It can be difficult to avoid change; it’s everywhere. But why would you want to? Change is nothing new. We have always had change and welcomed it. It signifies growth and possibility. It enables us to adapt and thrive. It’s just that in a surfeit of change it can feel...

Distance may make the heart grow fonder, but in the business world, mismanaging overseas employees can drive a dagger through a company’s hopes of long-term success. In today’s global-driven economy, many CEOs frequently find themselves challenged when managing a workforce scattered across multiple countries and continents. Different cultures, languages, and...

The zombie apocalypse is here. It’s not an invasion of the undead, but rather the millions of Americans who show up at work everyday, their minds somewhere else entirely. There are zombies in your company, so disengaged it’s like they’re not really there at all. Poor employee engagement is no...

Entering the arena of international business today is a risk not just to your company’s capital or resources but also to the personal security of you and your employees if frequent travel abroad is required.  In the not too distant past, this dictum applied only to hostile third-world environments fraught...

The web world is all about inculcating the best-in-class features within your website to empower a strong brand value over the internet. This is actually a necessity to create a noticeable presence and to improve the traffic to be in the reach of maximum audiences. But, only creating a good...

When you create a business website, you ideally want to create one that will bring traffic and make a huge client base for your brand, product or organization. Therefore, there is more to creating a good website than just quality images and flashing colors. The content that will appear on...

This topic popped up when I was asked to work on my research methodology for manpower management thesis and their retention identity in modern hospitality sphere. The context is definitely rooted being a human driven enterprise. These capitals of the hospitality brigade are of the belief that their job has...

It’s a fact: most startups fail. According to the Startup Genome Report, a jaw-dropping 92% fail within 3 years of launch, with most (74%) dying out due to premature scaling, or growing too fast, without a sustainable financial core. The problem is particularly exacerbated by the “young genius” myth that...

Getting to the top and becoming a leader can feel like the end of a journey - but it is actually just the start. Constantly developing and honing your leadership skills and applying new techniques to your role can improve work not just for you, but for your team as...