In the current age of technology, every company is forced to adapt to digital changes to remain competitive. Putting in place the appropriate plans and methods can be extremely difficult as digital trends continue to change rapidly. As a result, an established framework that helps guide a company through this...

Interoperability is not the most well-known asset in business, but it’s critical for success today. By making your business more interoperable, you make everything more connected. With greater interoperability, you can provide increased transparency to stakeholders, better collaboration between employees, and consistent customer experiences.  The world may be more connected...

Last week, I spoke at an event sponsored by REX Roundtables for Executives on the roof of Petco Park – home to the San Diego Padres. Since the audience members are leaders in the health and fitness industry, the sports venue was a fitting place to talk about the difference...

“Go hard or go home” is what many companies and individuals think is the recipe for financial success. We have heard this so many times, seen it in movies, and read it in success stories—it is ingrained into our thinking. In his influential book from 2005, “The World Is Flat,”...

From preventing natural disasters to improving supply chain efficiency and tracking automated teller machines, many Global Positioning System (GPS) oriented applications have been adding enormous value in our world. You are currently living a safer and more convenient life due to GPS. Without GPS, it will be challenging for you to make...

Managers are responsible for the present. Leaders are responsible for the future. This simple definition draws a line between one who manages certainty and one who leads into uncertainty.  This core difference may sound simple, yet, many leaders are afraid of the future. This fear blocks leadership qualities in many...

Though it’s certain to arrive, the future of the metaverse won’t be what most people expect. “Virtual” is not the best way to describe it; instead, mixing the virtual world with reality will be the most viable way for the metaverse to provide value. If you were to believe all...

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical success factors in your organization? Most commonly, metrics are identified and goals are established in areas such as the financial, procedural, structural, or technical aspects of an organization. KPIs are often identified as improved earnings, a balanced budget, achieved performance goals,...

Life is about risk. And, no one knows that more than William Beauchamp. He spent his teenage years dreaming about becoming a professional poker player and made £100,000 before he started studying Economics at Cambridge University. He continued playing poker throughout his university career and as he approached graduation, he...