Executive Insider

As employees grapple with alternative ways of working in the wake of the pandemic, they’re leaning on and learning from new technologies more than ever before. And they expect their workplaces to do the same. To keep employees engaged and happy, company leaders must prioritize implementing new technologies aimed at bettering employees’...

We’ve only seen the tip of the blockchain iceberg. Enterprises that get involved now will have many opportunities to tap into its fullest potential. The first step is finding out where blockchain can bring the most significant advantages today. Spending on blockchain technology totaled $6.6 billion in 2021 as more companies figured out...

About a decade ago, I decided to join a friend’s retreat. It was a planned weekend for people to take time out. At that time in my life, I needed to get to know new people and expand my circle of friends, so I decided to go. I left without...

Our contemporary culture gives us access to an abundance of choices.  Study. Don’t study. Work. Don’t work. Career choices: endless. Job opportunities: unlimited. At times, choice can be overwhelming.  What should you do?  Which opportunity should you pursue?  In the face of too much choice, you may find yourself avoiding...

If I were to take a “blue widget” from each one of us, set them side by side, and ask typical customers to choose the best, they would probably have a difficult time. All of the widgets would be very good, and all very similar. We know there are differences...

My favourite word has always been ‘why.’ Understand the ‘why’ before asking further questions. Why build a purpose-driven company culture? A purpose-driven company culture is clear about its direction and actively makes sure everyone in the company is working in the same direction. Every individual has a heartfelt sense of...

Many business leaders feel the need to carry every responsibility on their shoulders, but eventually, even the strongest will tire with that approach. Instead, free up more time to do what you’re best at by thoughtfully delegating the right tasks to the right people. In return, you can carry less...

Mentorships are good for the mentor, good for the mentee, good for the business, and a worthwhile investment. But cultivating high-functioning mentorship relationships — the ones that create really positive outcomes for both parties — takes time. If you are a leader and want to approach mentoring possibilities in the most...

Does the play-it-safe mentality run rampant in your organization?  Are the “innovative” ideas really just retreads of past decisions that led to lackluster results? While it’s easy to blame individual leaders for their un-inspired initiatives, maybe there’s another culprit.  Maybe your business lacks a risk-taking mindset. Too often in business,...

In a fast-moving, uncertain, and highly competitive world, we need to be creative and innovative in deciding on the things we do and the way we do them. Effective Boards inspire and facilitate fresh thinking in organizations. Yet sometimes Boards act as blockers rather than enablers and are viewed by...