As we head into 2023, many business leaders resemble fatigued soldiers returning from years of battles. From lockdowns, the great resignation, remote working, supply chain breakdown, and now increasing inflation driven by overheated economies and global instability – it has been exhausting. It is already clear that 2023 is not...

The sharing of lessons learned is part of the fighter pilot mindset because we want to help make the team better. When we have the courage to be vulnerable and share our stories, both good and bad, even when they expose mistakes or weaknesses, our experiences can help make other...

I am often asked how I got to be a CEO. It seems like a simple question. And in a sense, it is. Most people who ask are looking for a simple answer. Most people who ask are hoping for a few things that I did, so that they can...

After delivering a CEO group presentation this morning in Seattle, I was seeking inspiration from a storied location, only to discover Place Pigale Restaurant and Bar overlooking Elliott Bay. The old wooden bar and sky-blue ceilings beg the speculation, “If these walls could talk...” It’s been a perfect haven for...

In economic downturns, it can often be the case that a 30-solitary income for a person is not enough. With rising bills and living costs, expenses that can come suddenly with life changes, and an unhealthy dependency on a 9-5 job putting more stress on someone, it is no shock...

Every aspiring entrepreneur dreams of getting their startup off the ground and is eager to do what needs to be done to make this dream a reality. Unfortunately, no matter how much work they have put beforehand into research and planning, they often find themselves struggling with the chaos that...

Work is about how we come together to make things happen. In the past, most knowledge work was organized in and around office buildings. Many leaders still assume that organizational culture must be created and sustained through in-person interaction in office buildings, but alternatives are budding everywhere.    After the abrupt...

Most CFOs expect to enact a hiring freeze soon or already have one in place as they anticipate a recession. As a result, many employees are now stressed about their own financial wellness. This article will discuss how implementing earned wage access can help employers boost employee morale during hiring...

Joel Arthur Barker, the technology and business futurist, in his book, Paradigms: Business of Discovering the Future (New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1993) wrote that the difference between a manager and leader is that a manager manages within a paradigm and leader manages between paradigms.   Leaders create paradigm shifts when...

The relationship that exists between producers and consumers, both striving for well-being, is what guides a fascinating subject known as economic behavior. This subject comprises the psychological, emotional, financial, social, and cultural views of the transfer of wealth. The fact that each individual is unique and has free will means...

Last year was perhaps one of the most pivotal years in the electric vehicle (EV) market, as buyer demand gradually increased, and a growing number of old and new automakers entered the race to lead the industry into the next generation.  With governments around the world introducing a slew of...

Leading and coaching a diverse sales team can be both challenging and rewarding. A diverse team brings different perspectives and approaches to problem-solving, which can lead to increased creativity and innovation in the sales process. However, managing a team of individuals with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences can also present...

Last year, I reconnected with an annual practice I learned from Chris Brogan many years ago called My Three Words. Chris describes the practice as a simple idea: Choose three words (not 1, not 4) to help guide your daily choices and actions.  Your three words should come from a...

As of December 19, 2022, Guillaume Pousaz was the wealthiest man in Switzerland, with an estimated net worth of 23.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Gianluigi & Rafaela Aponte (No. 2, $14.2 billion), Ivan Glasenberg  (No. 3, $8.9 billion); and Ernesto Bertarelli  (No. 4, $8.5 billion). Magdalena Martullo-Blocher is the fifth-richest person in Switzerland, with a...

As of  December 19, 2022, Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken was the wealthiest man in the Netherlands, with an estimated net worth of 15.3 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Frits Goldschmeding (No. 2, $5.5 billion), Arnout Schuijff (No. 3, $2.5 billion); and Hans Melchers (No. 4, $2.5 billion). Kommer Damen is the fifth-richest person in the...