As of May 5, 2023, Ivar Tollefsen was the wealthiest person in Norway, with an estimated net worth of 7.6 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Andreas Halvorsen (No. 2, $5.9 billion), Kjell Inge Rokke (No. 3, $4.6 billion); and Odd Reitan  (No. 4, $4.4 billion). Gustav Magnar Witzoe is the fifth-richest person...

I have encountered countless CEOs who tell me that employees resist change. While I believe that can be true, Peter Senge shared a quote from an organizational culture strategist in his book, The Fifth Discipline, noting, "People don't resist change. They resist being changed.” The quote offers an important distinction,...

No enterprise exists in a vacuum – which is a good thing, especially if you harness the power of the ecosystem in which you operate. To do that, you need to embed key people, activators, in your organization… and then ensure their voices are heard.  It takes some effort, but...

Research and development (R&D) is a fundamental endeavor in my field of industrial design, where, as CEO of a firm, I guide concepts through several rounds of investigative evolution before a viable product can be created. As a CEO, you are in a unique position to also leverage the potential...

The traditional B2B sales cycle is drawn out, making it difficult to close deals quickly. This can cause growth to stagnate or even stop completely. To move away from traditional B2B sales cycles, it’s important to help sales and marketing work cohesively to nurture leads throughout the customer journey and...

Cloud monitoring is an essential component of cloud infrastructure management and is crucial for businesses to maintain a comprehensive view of their cloud environment.  This tool helps organizations address issues promptly, ensuring that their cloud operations run seamlessly without any disruptions.  With the growing popularity of cloud computing, cloud monitoring...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt to remote work, and the results have been surprising. A new study from the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago found that remote work saved about two hours per week per worker in 2021 and 2022. Workers allocated 40...

In today's society, the search for purpose is a ubiquitous and often overwhelming concept. From a young age, we are asked what we want to be when we grow up, what our goals are, and what our passions are. We are told that we need to find our purpose and...

In 2021, the average retail shrink rate— having fewer in-stock items than recorded inventory— was 1.4%. What seems like a low figure, amounts to more than $94.5 billion in losses. And while a range of factors contributes to the shrink rate, external thefts like shoplifting remain the number one cause....