Executive Insider

Leadership constantly changes. It doesn’t stand still. You can’t define it in 2021 and expect it to be the same in 2022. Global and local events, as well as organisational shifts, require leaders to continually look at their behavioural responses. And of course, the pandemic is no different. In times...

There is a plethora of information out there about how to influence – and yet, according to our research, influence is still one of the top three most sought-after traits by leaders looking to develop their impact. The leaders who most aspire to having more influence are those who have...

In 1791 Alexander Hamilton prepared his “Report on Manufactures,” which gives us a sense of America’s early business activity. His list included the production of animal hides into leather, shoes, saddlery, breeches and gloves. It also included the use of iron and steel to make tools, nails, agricultural implements, stoves,...

As a thinker and an educator, it has been befuddling, as to what is going to be the next generation of ideas, the blossoming entrepreneurs, their start-ups in perspective of a new age economy? Who are these new butterflies straight from the caterpillar stage in the new age of entrepreneurship,...

Everyone is having a hard time these days. The fourth, very contagious wave of the pandemic is the proof that, despite expectations, it will take some time until life goes back to normal. The optimism associated with the discovery of the COVID-19 vaccine and the vaccine rollout is unfortunately behind...

Risk is involved any time money changes hands. Accounts payable departments are constantly under attack from bad actors trying to trick them into sending money to fraudulent bank accounts. However, tight internal controls, ongoing training, and payment automation can all help reduce the risk. Payment automation enhances AP and finance...

As leaders are just about to see the benefits of this year’s marketing decisions, they soon realize it’s time to start planning marketing strategies for 2022. Thankfully, as the economic recovery gains momentum, hopefully, marketers will find themselves with a more padded budget to work with. But, what would be...

Running a successful company requires all areas of the business to fire on all cylinders. Smart CEOs strive to create a high performance corporate culture that resonates with employees and reduces expensive turnover. However, at times the organization’s own leadership may unknowingly contribute and encourage a toxic workplace for the...

I enjoyed listening to Oprah Winfrey's commencement speech, 2013 at Harvard University. There are several takeaways from her thought-provoking and inspiring speech. An idea flashed on my mind to write an article to identify the true purpose and calling. Many people don’t realize their true purpose and calling resulting in...

During the pandemic, some mid-market companies were forced into survival mode, feeling like they couldn’t afford to stray from what traditionally worked. But the key to long-term success is steady research and development. Here’s how they can adopt a technology focus. It’s often said that in the digital age, every...