What is exciting for the CEOs?  The tourism and hospitality industry has been dynamic. We have witnessed changes from local taverns, serais, and animal-powered carts to Boeings, self-propelled aircraft, and luxurious new hotels, appearing to be a city. This has been possible with the young and enriched minds working tirelessly...

He was ten and terminally ill. But he had a Steinway smile and an invitational attitude. His malady had left him totally blind.   "You should meet this kid," the CEO of the hospital announced as we were making hospital rounds in preparation for my keynote to the staff. She quietly...

Building a true multigenerational family legacy demands more than just handing down business responsibilities from one generation to the next. Rather, it involves working side-by-side in an effort toward collective development, regardless of age or stage of involvement in the enterprise.   Collective ownership development is critical for many reasons. First, preserving family...

As we head into 2023, many business leaders resemble fatigued soldiers returning from years of battles. From lockdowns, the great resignation, remote working, supply chain breakdown, and now increasing inflation driven by overheated economies and global instability – it has been exhausting. It is already clear that 2023 is not...

The sharing of lessons learned is part of the fighter pilot mindset because we want to help make the team better. When we have the courage to be vulnerable and share our stories, both good and bad, even when they expose mistakes or weaknesses, our experiences can help make other...

I am often asked how I got to be a CEO. It seems like a simple question. And in a sense, it is. Most people who ask are looking for a simple answer. Most people who ask are hoping for a few things that I did, so that they can...

Being in sync is not just a term for the music industry. Having organizational goals that align with those of the workforce is a synchronization that produces great rewards for all involved. In Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report, phrases like "living for the weekend" and "work is just...

As the world continues to recover and correct from the pandemic, a sense of change is imminent. Interest rates have been on the up, making it more expensive to borrow and triggering slowdowns in certain markets. Inflation levels have hit a 40-year high, causing companies and consumers alike to re-align...

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