The world’s climate is changing rapidly, and extreme weather events are becoming the new norm. As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, the intensity and frequency of hurricanes has surged, and losses due to increasingly “supercharged” tornadoes are growing, the impact of weather disasters have become more numerous and severe....

Good planning is critical to success. But thorough planning is a complex task, and few organizations possess staff capable of producing disciplined, actionable plans. Professional consultants that nonprofits can typically afford may be only marginally more capable. Even high priced consultants typically deliver long, complex documents and fancy slideshows that...

In the modern age of the internet, it is a near certainty that you have heard of artificial intelligence (AI) before. Whether you’ve used AI before for a personal project or just heard of big names like ChatGPT, it is likely AI has had some effect on your life. While...

Why Data Optimization Is Essential for Today’s Artificial Intelligence  Imagine you’re standing at the beginning of a foot race alongside several others. Which of you will get the best start? What exactly makes the difference? If you plan to compete in the race, you need clear-cut answers to both of...

When you approach this new aspect of your leadership role from a position of honor (not privilege), willingness (not force), humility (not pride), and joy (not misery), you embrace every aspect of it. You “get to” become an Ally Leader, even as you know you “have to.” Ally Leadership is...

In today’s rapidly shifting corporate environment, a growing move toward return-to-office mandates is gathering steam. Yet this trend carries the danger of excluding indispensable segments of the labor force, especially older workers, individuals with disabilities, and women, all of whom are both vital and exposed under such mandates. Empirical research...

Ilia Rozman’s rise from humble beginnings to leading an AI-focused marketing agency offers a case study in the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. As founder of the AI Influencer Agency, Rozman leverages AI to create digital influencers that blend emotional storytelling with technological innovation. The broader implications of...

Diversity in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the foundation of innovative, successful companies. Yet, while many organizations jumped on the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bandwagon after 2020, some have fallen short of making meaningful, lasting changes. So, what’s going wrong? And more importantly, what can we learn...

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy It’s Employee Appreciation Day. As a leader, it’s a day to recognize the contributions of every member of your team. That said, most...