Billionaires around the world are wealthier and more numerous than ever, with their collective fortunes reaching unprecedented levels. The 2023 Billionaire Census by Altrata revealed that the global population of billionaires increased by 4% to a total of 3,323, while their combined net worth jumped by 9% to a record-breaking...

Mali has released three executives from Resolute Mining Ltd., including CEO Terry Holohan, following their detention amid a tax dispute, according to reports from a judicial source and an official from a local gold mine. The executives were freed on Wednesday after Resolute reached a $160 million settlement with the...

The Arnault family, owners of the luxury conglomerate LVMH, has revealed an ambitious plan to turn Paris FC into a leading force in French football. This strategy will involve the expertise of Jürgen Klopp, as well as a partnership with energy drink giant Red Bull, which will become a minority...

A job advertisement in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, offering steady employment for "Village CEOs" has recently gone viral, drawing attention to this emerging career as China's rural areas experience rapid development. The ad, posted by Yuhang District in Hangzhou, seeks to fill six Village CEO positions, promising an annual base salary...

Gautam Adani, a prominent Indian businessman and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, has been indicted in the United States on charges of misleading investors by hiding the involvement of an alleged bribery scheme tied to a major solar energy initiative in India. The indictment, revealed on Wednesday, accuses the...

OpenAI's tax filings for 2023 revealed that CEO Sam Altman earned $76,001 in compensation for leading what has become one of the world's most valuable startups. This amount represents a 3.4% pay increase from 2022 when he earned $73,546. For comparison, the median household income in San Francisco County—where Altman...

The rapid rise of generative AI (Gen AI) is reshaping industries, and learning and development (L&D) professionals are at the center of this evolution. Simon Brown, Global Learning and Development Leader at EY, discussed this transformation in my recent interview with him. His insights shed light on how companies can...

A few weeks ago, I enjoyed a lengthy conversation with one of my favorite fellow speakers, Gair Maxwell. Gair is a former Vistage and TEC Canada Speaker of the Year and author of Big Little Legends: How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands. We had not spoken in a while, yet...

A day in the life of a young child is one of experiencing failure after failure or mistake after mistake. Learning to sit, crawl, walk and talk is all about trial and error, mistakes leading to progress and doing new things, with constant encouragement and coaching from parents. Think about...