The 2024 Winter Meetings began with a bang as Juan Soto, the most sought-after free agent of the offseason, signed a groundbreaking 15-year contract with the New York Mets. At $765 million, the deal not only secures Soto’s place in Mets history but also sets a new record as the...

When you seek advice on improving your hiring process, you’ll always hear about how you have to write better job descriptions, post on multiple platforms, and have the right questions during the interview. While all three of these things are true, they’re also intuitive and general; moreover, you’ve probably been...

Yousef Al Shelash, the Chairman of Dar Al Arkan, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in luxury real estate across the Gulf region. With a vision rooted in innovation and a commitment to excellence, Al Shelash has transformed Dar Al Arkan into a global powerhouse. Through ambitious...

Marcello Genovese’s background in the entertainment industry uniquely prepared him to start Vinivia, the livestreaming platform that puts creators first. What a twist it would have been if Adam Sandler’s eponymous character in the 1998 comedy hit The Wedding Singer turned out to be a tech savant at the end. Too...

The world is a very troubled place right now.  Maybe it always is in one way or another.  However, it seems especially troubled right now. As a mental health professional, I can say with certainty that I speak with someone every day about the emotions the current world situation is...

As we enter the holiday season, for most of us, the spirit of gratitude becomes more pronounced in both our personal and professional lives. Thus, taking a moment to consider how business leaders can harness the spirit of the season to help improve employee engagement seems warranted. Why you might...

Not every connection is forged in a crowded convention hall or at a glitzy gala. Companies are rethinking how they engage with their audience, trading large-scale spectacles for intimate, curated gatherings. These micro-events don’t just cut costs; they offer a precision-focused approach to engagement and ROI. By narrowing the spotlight,...

We sat down with one of the most authoritative and recognized experts in the field of watchmaking, Serge Maillard (SM), who runs Europa Star, a family business and the world’s oldest private media publication dedicated to watches, which has been running continuously. Europa Star is a reference, almost like the...

Remote and hybrid work models have reshaped the business landscape, offering flexibility and new ways to collaborate. Yet, as Simon De Baene, CEO of Workleap, emphasizes in his interview with me, the effectiveness of these models depends significantly on intentional in-person interactions. Based on his leadership of a globally distributed...