It is quite commonly said that if you have the power to make people laugh, you have the power to heal. Comedy is a serious business and not an attribute of many. It is easier to make people feel sad or angry. But when it comes to making somebody laugh,...

If you own or manage a small business today, you most likely are concerned about the health and welfare of your employees, customers, and your business itself. The whole world seems to be fighting this dreaded pandemic, and the future for all of us is cloudy at best. So what...

COVID-19 is affecting people and businesses all over the world and will most certainly impact the global economy in ways we still can’t even begin to imagine. Certain paradigms will shift for the rest of our lives. Some companies have found it hard to transition to a Work-From-Home (WFH)-friendly environment....

When many people think of zero-based budgeting, they think of its application when a company’s in a tight spot. When it needs to seriously reduce costs so there are funds to allocate to sustaining the business or embarking on a recovery strategy. The company dictates that every function within the...

Humility. It’s the essential ingredient in building a great culture. Why? Because your people are your culture, and as a result they know the answers to whatever question you might ask about the culture, including what is needed to build a great culture. And in tough times like now, your...

If you have read even a little about Nordic countries, you would know that they are among the highest performing countries in the whole wide world. They are bestowed with awe-inspiring natural beauties, appealing modern lifestyle, distinct culture and language, and—something concerning our discussion—exemplary education system. Finland, is one such...

In life before the coronavirus, “sheltering in place” tended to mean staying put for a brief event, like weathering a storm or evading a madman on the loose. Now, major cities are requiring people to shelter in place for untold weeks at a time, with not even the relief of...

The coronavirus outbreak in 2020 has forced many businesses to move online and even focus solely online. On the other hand, enterprises that seek an easy and seamless to hire new employees this pandemic season, have to adopt technological apps. These are innovative applications that will streamline the hiring process...

We have been dancing at the edge of the future of work for the past decade. Keeping our partnership with that future close enough to reap the amazing benefits of disruptive technologies, but at a safe enough social distance to ignore the messy truths and human costs attached to those...