Surveyed To Death: Years ago, NPR did a satirical survey about surveys. They introduced their survey this way: Thanks for reading this article on the outrageous proliferation of surveys in contemporary America. You know what we’re talking about: When you buy a computer, the retailer sends you a survey; so...

No one would have ever suspected. I have heard people say that and I have heard that internal voice in my head start to beat me up, more times than should be reality … But let’s come back to that at the end of this executive article. The path to...

Shortly before the layoffs at Salesforce, Marc Benioff, cofounder and co-CEO of Salesforce, recently sent a company-wide Slack message complaining about the low productivity of recent hires made during the pandemic and asked “Are we not building tribal knowledge with new employees without an office culture?” Salesforce permits a high...

No is not a word we like to hear. Not in our personal lives: “Would you like to go out to dinner with me?” “Do I have the investments to retire at 50?”  “Will you marry me?”  No, No, No.  Not what we want to hear.  Nor do we like...

With delayed flights, increased prices, and flu season in full swing, how can you avoid complications to ensure a smooth travel day? This article will discuss what you should consider prior to booking your next international business trip. Business travel is on the upswing, but that doesn’t mean it’s smooth...

Strategic Communication is an essential process that involves the effective communication of a message or messages to a specific target audience using various strategies and channels to achieve a desired outcome. Whether it's a company or a nonprofit that communicates with employees, organizations communicating with donors, or political campaigns communicating...

Launching and succeeding with an innovative, one-of-a-kind business is an exhilarating yet daunting journey. With the right strategy and determination, however, entrepreneurs can stand out in a crowded marketplace and create a profitable venture. It takes a combination of creativity, hard work, and marketing savvy to capture the attention of...

During times of financial strain, be it from the effects of the pandemic, high inflation rates, or low sales, the top of every CFO’s list is lowering costs. Although that’s an important goal, CFOs should focus on more strategic efforts, especially optimizing their product or service portfolios. Only then can...

My friends, you have finally arrived. You are a woman with 30 years of experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, sizable teams, and a track record of solid ROI. Your proof points are a resume writer’s dream. While others are planning their exits and retirements, you are planning your next step. Yet,...