Often I’m asked, ‘Krista, how are you preparing your company for the upcoming recession?”. It’s honestly a question that every CEO has been asked in the past year or two. This impending recession, whenever it comes, will affect businesses across the nation. Discretionary spending is expected to go down as...

What makes a great leader? Contrary to popular belief, being a leader has little to do with your job title, the resources at your disposal, or your fearless, take-charge attitude. It has nothing to do with your background either. Leadership does not stem from power or authority, although these are...

‘Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.’ These words by Coco Chanel paint the true meaning of fashion, a term that’s largely synonymous with the latest trends...

Throughout all eras and all cultures around the world, people have always told stories. Storytelling is a key part of what makes us human, and research suggests we tell stories to help foster cooperation, enforce social norms and build trust and empathy. This ingrained evolutionary need to hear a good...

We all need sleep. It’s important to get as much rest as possible before starting your day, because when you don’t, it has a major impact on your health, well-being, and job performance. Despite that, many people still don’t get enough sleep that they need, and do noticeably worse at...

In late March 2019, the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) of the SEC approved the disclosure of human capital metrics for selected public companies.  That would seem an innocuous event, but the ramifications could be far-reaching – not just for public companies but for virtually all organizations. Why is this development...

Conducting a meeting in business is one of the important aspects which include important decision-making processes, brainstorming on new ideas and bringing up changes in the company. The meeting is one of those features where the team members bond with higher management. Making a successful meeting helps the organization work...

Every organization is obliged to ensure that all the private data handled by different departments are protected against misuse by unscrupulous individuals. To enhance protection mechanisms, various regions have passed laws aimed at compelling all institutions to guarantee security and confidentiality of personally identifiable information (PII). For example, Europe developed...

Self-employed executives use secure bank statement loans to obtain necessary funding efficiently. As a self-employed borrower who needs financing, you likely have considered numerous loan options. Many self-employed individuals have trouble qualifying for loan programs. Factors such as poor credit scores and tax return issues keep even savvy entrepreneurs like...