It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while, with machine learning and neural networks propelling innovation for many years. However, recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have enabled significant improvements in Generative AI that are continuing to change the way we do business -...

“We are facing turbulent challenges.” “Navigating turbulent waters.” “There might be some turbulent times ahead.” “These are turbulent times.” Every business leader will tell you to expect the unexpected when building, launching, joining, or expanding a company. While economic and political trends can be forecasted and safeguarded against, what happens...

Professionally speaking, my venture into the world of CEO Peer Advisory Groups began in the spring of 2010 after accepting a position to lead corporate communication at Vistage Worldwide. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Vistage had fallen off the national media stage, and the CEO wanted to...

How well do you know your negotiation style? Negotiation is as much about knowing yourself as it is about understanding others. Understanding what kind of negotiator you are and the negotiation style of others you’ll be negotiating with, both in your business and personal life, will put you in a...

The short-term rental market is experiencing a surge in demand, with platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo reporting record bookings. However, property owners are grappling with rising operational expenses, particularly energy costs. In regions with extreme weather conditions, heating and cooling expenses can become unpredictable and eat into profits. According to...

Property transactions in the U.S. housing market are at their lowest point in decades, with just 2.5% of homes changing hands in the first eight months of the year. This marks the lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years, according to an analysis by the online real estate brokerage...

As a CEO, you’ve spent countless hours crafting a solid strategy for growth, yet the results never seem to align with your vision. Colleagues complain about execution failures, but here’s the truth: the strategy-to-execution gap isn’t just an operational or delivery problem—it’s built into your organization’s structure. Only you can...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of remote work, managing a dispersed team effectively can be a daunting challenge. Niklas Dorn, Co-Founder and CEO at Filestage, has navigated these waters successfully, leading a fully remote team of about 50 workers. His approach sheds light on how to foster productivity, collaboration, and...

It was only a few years ago when working remote seemed all the rage. An endless stream of articles all proclaiming the end of big cities, traffic jams and office politics as Covid forced us all to stay home, and away from each other. Remember the predictions, the future of...