As of February 24, 2023, James Ratcliffe was the wealthiest man in the United Kingdom, with an estimated net worth of 15.2 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Michael Platt (No. 2, $15.2 billion),  Hinduja brothers (No. 3, $14.6 billion) and Christopher Hohn  (No. 4, $7.9 billion). Ian & Richard Livingstone is the...

As of February 24, 2023, with a net worth of roughly $81.2 billion, L’Oréal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world, followed by Julia Koch (No. 2, $59.0 billion), Alice Walton (No. 3, $58.7 billion); and Jacqueline Mars (No.4,$38.3 billion). Miriam Adelson is the fifth-richest woman...

As of February 24, 2023, with a net worth of roughly $210.1 billion, Bernard Arnault is the richest person in the world, followed by Elon Musk (No. 2, $194.1 billion), Jeff Bezos (No. 3, $119.0 billion); and Larry Ellison (No. 4, $113.4 billion). Bill Gates is the fifth-richest person globally,...

Businesses constantly face challenges – employment demands, competitive threats, regulatory changes, tight labor markets, adapting to new workplace models, changing customer preferences, supply chain and production issues, and more. However, nothing poses a greater challenge to an executive team than economic uncertainty. It is very difficult to follow a strategic...

I am often asked by leaders how to manage constant negativity from their teams. I have been fascinated with positive thinking since reading the book ‘Learned Optimism’ by Martin Seligman, positive psychology’s founding father, who argues that we can cultivate a positive outlook and perspective. Seligman (2006) explored the beneficial impacts of...

Admittedly, Hong Kong now is in a better state than during the COVID-19 period. Yet, it is still not quite the bustling and prosperous city the world knew in the past. In fact, when discussing the state of Hong Kong’s economy, the comparison should not be made based on the...

Global markets have been zig-zagging over the last year, as the greater half of 2022 saw macroeconomic problems causing headwinds for investors and traders. On the back of these challenges, global central banks have been aggressively hiking rates in an attempt to dampen red-hot inflation, causing near and long-term concern...

Are your actions and behaviors as a leader worthy of respect? It’s a simple—yet loaded—question.  While you may believe other people should treat you with respect because of your status, authority, or position, you can’t expect they automatically will. The Respectful Leader will make an ongoing effort to be respect-worthy. ...

“I would bet 10 percent or more of our remote staff, especially programmers, are working two remote jobs! We need to stop this before it escalates and get everyone back to the office.” Thus spoke the Chair of the Board of a Fortune 1,000 tech company when I met with...