Executive Insider

A key attribute of all successful organizations is the ability to break long-held paradigms, which are established ways of doing things. How many of us have heard the response, “But that’s the way we’ve always done it,” when a new, better approach was suggested? As a business unit leader at...

Ageism impacted me personally, and I’m sure ageism hurts people in your workplace, too. People feel devalued, marginalized, and dismissed; they feel their identity as a professional, and even as a human, is called into question, and ultimately negated. It’s emotionally traumatic, and a harmful example for the younger workers...

In the consumers' minds, the state-owned Ukrgasbank is already inextricably associated with environmental friendliness and energy efficiency. And its staff has already become real experts in this field – they advise not only on financing but also on how and with whom their customers can start an eco-project. The Bank...

Years ago, when my sweet husband and I were first married, our first home was a charming little bungalow tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on the north side of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Over time, my commute to The New Flat Rate down in Dalton, Georgia became too strenuous,...

There’s no doubt that the cybersecurity M&A marketplace is a healthy one. In 2019, the cybersecurity market saw more than 150 deals worth more than $23 billion, according to Momentum Cyber. On top of that, private equity firms are beginning 2020 with more cash on record than ever, according to...

Jack Plotkin is the founder and CEO of New York-based Cardinal Solutions, an investment and advisory firm focused on mission-driven companies. Throughout his two-decade career, Jack has advised Fortune 500 companies and contributed to technology start-ups, reshaping them in leaders in their fields. Jack is a graduate of Harvard, where...

Throughout the span of his career, Sean Tissue has worn many hats. An entrepreneur at heart, Tissue recognized the transformative power of being able to make important decisions and embark on the path of entrepreneurship. Tissue harnessed his drive to enter real estate, an industry traditionally reserved for professionals with...

Last year, my company crossed an important threshold: We reached 5 million total users. Sometimes it’s hard to wrap your brain around such large numbers, and 5 million is a huge one. So, to put that number in perspective, think about Madison Square Garden, which holds around 20,000 people. It...

The coming AI revolution, the one that will bring about a new era of human–machine partnerships, will not only transform the way we work but also the way we think about work. Expect a shift from traditional definitions of ‘white-collar’ and ‘blue-collar’ work to a far more hybrid model that...

The startup phase is always an exciting one. It’s full of promise and possibility and for many serial entrepreneurs, they get a rush out of creating something new and fresh. But the startup phase can also be full of uncertainty and doubt, which can make it really easy to lose...