All businesses face a myriad of problems that, like midges, suck blood and energy from them. Having problems is normal unless they turn into deadly challenges.  Challenges demand not problem-solving but solution-finding which allows for eradicating a potential threat in the long term. Finding a solution begins with pattern recognition...

I was lucky enough to see The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London last month. What a brilliant play: sharp script, clever set, perfect direction, simply brilliant performances. Every second of the three hours and twenty minutes was unmissable. But there was one moment in particular that...

In mountaineering we approach team building in similar ways we approach it in business. I'd like to discuss three main rules for team building: have the most skilled team members, get the biggest egos on your team, and choose a leader right away. We want the strongest and the most...

I was recently speaking with a friend of mine who deeply values the importance of leader’s emotional intelligence (EQ) as much as I do. We also quickly aligned on our shared frustration with the efficacy of EQ frameworks. I’ll spare you the meanderings of our early morning talk on a...

Most people know the punch line to the old New York tourist joke, “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?” is “practice.” But as far as The Washington Ballet’s dynamic young corps de ballet member Rachel Rohrich is concerned, hard work is only part of the equation when you set...

Annotation: The article explores the importance of using modern information technologies to create sustainable practices in e-commerce. The author focuses on the significant role of modern solutions such as the use of energy-efficient delivery systems, implementation of smart analytical tools to optimize resources and reduce waste. The article provides valuable practical...

As of March 3, 2023, Gina Rinehart was the wealthiest person in Australia, with an estimated net worth of 29.2 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Andrew Forrest (No. 2, $20.9 billion), Harry Triguboff (No. 3, $13.4 billion); and Anthony Pratt (No. 4, $11.4  billion). Mike Cannon-Brookes is the fifth-richest person in Australia, with a...

As of March 3, 2023, Georg Stumpf was the wealthiest man in Austria, with an estimated net worth of 7.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Helmut Sohmen (No. 2, $5.7 billion),  Rene Benko (No. 3, $5.3 billion); and Johann Graf (No. 4, $4.9 billion). Wolfgang Leitner is the fifth-richest person in Austria, with a...

As of March 3, 2023, Jorge Paulo Lemann was the wealthiest man in Brazil, with an estimated net worth of 15.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Marcel Herrmann Telles (No. 2, $10.7 billion), Eduardo Saverin (No. 3, $9.9 billion); and Carlos Alberto Sicupira (No. 4, $8.7 billion). Safra Siblings is the...