Last year, I reconnected with an annual practice I learned from Chris Brogan many years ago called My Three Words. Chris describes the practice as a simple idea: Choose three words (not 1, not 4) to help guide your daily choices and actions.  Your three words should come from a...

An environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy focuses on how a company can become more socially responsible. The pandemic shifted people's thinking. People care more about the world they’ll leave to future generations and worry about how their spending impacts the world at large.  While an ESG strategy impacts all...

A week before New Year set in, I was sitting in my room at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Goa, India, and reading the news about the market anxiety around the upcoming recession news. The next day I had a breakfast meeting with the CEO and his department heads of...

China is a market of one billion consumers becoming ever most prosperous. We have to access that market. It’s where much of our future growth will come from. To access the market, we have been willing to do what it takes – embark on joint ventures, share intellectual property –...

There was a collective groan when the airline check-in person announced our flight would be delayed. Travel-weary passengers shook our heads and hoped for the best but became increasingly dispirited as a second and third delay were declared. I’d just spent some quality time visiting my mom who lives nearly...

Considering a move back to the US after living abroad? This expert guide can assist in making the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. From locating the ideal home to constructing a support network, you will find all the necessary tips and tricks to thrive in your new location....

Are you a business owner looking for a way to streamline your operations? Do you need an efficient and reliable system to manage your finances, inventory, customer relations, and more? If so, then ERP systems are the perfect solution.  What is an ERP System? An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system...

LinkedIn is a great way to build your professional network. You can meet people with similar interests and talk about projects or industry news. You can even attend networking events and exchange tips. Creating a quality professional network on LinkedIn requires some balance. When connecting with people, remember to be...

Company leaders have been resigning in increased numbers. In the past few months, we’ve seen CEOs step down from Stitch Fix, Victoria’s Secret, DSW, North Face, Slack, AMC, and Vodafone, among others. Departures often stir up speculation, and in the absence of clear communication, it can be easy for people...