Executive Insider

Historically, regions with vibrant startup ecosystems (think Silicon Valley) have had a critical mix of VC funding, networks, and talent. However, more and more cities are popping up on the startup map through unique public-private collaborations and attractive company cultures. Some of these cities, like San Diego, also boast a...

It might be late at night. Or it might be at the break of dawn. No matter what the time of day is, everywhere across the vast business landscape of there are CEOs pondering the future for their companies. Their thoughts may be weighed down with worries about the competition....

One of the growing concerns for CEOs is how to find and hire employees with the self-awareness and skills to work in teams. The troubles have little to do with professional skills. The issue is a low supply of employees who know how to apply their empathy, compassion and listening...

Millions of people are happy with their current job but nevertheless find themselves unsatisfied with their current level of income. Rather than quitting your job to find a new one, which can be a dangerous endeavor, many of these individuals are opting to embrace a side-hustle or a means of...

Though it’s nearly impossible to predict when a crisis situation will occur, it’s easy to envision the devastating effects that hazards presented by violence, illness, technological failure, or natural catastrophe could have on your company’s operations. In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, I saw an entirely new...

Contemporary college graduates, as well as highly accomplished career changers aren’t looking for just any job. Rather than attempting to impress a potential employer with a useless catch-all résumé, today’s savvy job seekers can take a proactive position and choose their dream job. They connect with the company through storytelling...

Omeed Malik is the founder and CEO of Farvahar Partners, a boutique investment company that provides partner capital to growing businesses, while also assisting their clients with service such as advisorship, investment banking, and capital raising. Prior to starting his company, he held various positions within the finance world including...

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...