Have you ever wondered why some employees get promoted faster than others, especially in a remote or hybrid work setting? The answer might be closer than you think, quite literally. The Hidden Challenge of Proximity Bias  In a fascinating conversation with Bjorn Reynolds, the founder and CEO of Safeguard Global,...

The average worker spends over 11 hours a week manually transcribing and composing their thoughts into text. It’s a necessary step in creating a work document, in sending an email, and in doing average day-to-day work. Even beyond the workplace, people take notes throughout the day on important concepts and...

In the competitive landscape of business, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a strategic edge. While traditional hiring practices often focus solely on candidates with direct industry experience, there’s a compelling case for looking beyond the usual pool of applicants. One group that often flies under the radar...

My wife and I attended a graduation ceremony this weekend for a dear friend who recently earned her second master’s degree. This commencement event celebrated the accomplishments of more than 500 students receiving their master’s or doctoral degrees. Held in a magnificent church in Pasadena, California, we heard some wonderful...

Yes, I founded and ran a successful company. I went to business school and was a management consultant to companies and government agencies. And, I’ve written a book, Create the Future, about how to make better decisions for your company when you have an exciting opportunity or face a major...

Cybersecurity is a central focus of company IT departments. Stakeholders at SMEs across the board are invested in the safety and security of company security. And for good reason – cybercrimes are on the rise. Infiltrations of company IT networks can render a business inoperable, destroying its credibility, finances, and...

It is never easy to grasp people's needs. The market is crowded, and consumers’ needs are often transient. Sometimes the companies themselves create needs for future consumers.  However, when a company manages to understand the need of a specific market, this allows to structure a significant initial competitive advantage. Britt St....

"I was almost self-medicating myself with alcohol. I’d work all day, then open a bottle of wine at 4:35 PM. By 6:30 PM, I'd finished the first bottle and opened another. I wasn’t going to sleep naturally; I was drinking to the point of blacking out and trying to operate...

People are working hard, but on the wrong stuff. This happens widely because teams are told what to build from their leadership, causing them lose track of what their customers want. Organizations exist to provide some kind of value to people. Too often, though, organizations don’t have a clear understanding...