The mirror is a powerful image. The wicked queen of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves first learns of Snow White’s beauty by peering into a magic mirror. In Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Jonathan Harker’s fateful look into a mirror is his first sign that he is among something supernatural, and the...

Everyone seems to be talking about data — and for good reason. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) along with numerous software platforms and tools have made obtaining and analyzing data easier. Even so, not all businesses are acting on the data they are actively collecting. This is a missed opportunity...

"Nike effect" is a term that I have been using to describe a specific corporate behavior: the ability to exploit cultural values of the society for profit while neglecting the same values. Consumers, particularly those targeted by Nike, may recall their recent performative activism, seemingly aligning themselves with progressive social...

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while, with machine learning and neural networks propelling innovation for many years. However, recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have enabled significant improvements in Generative AI that are continuing to change the way we do business -...

The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) 2024, a Hotelschool The Hague initiative hosted at the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai, has crowned a student team from Cornell University as this year’s Overall Winner for their innovative project, PYRO. The competition adopted a ‘Shark Tank ’-style format, where students pitched their groundbreaking...

The roles CEOs play in every company are always multifaceted and demanding. It requires strategic thinking, adaptability, the ability to manage resources and people effectively and excel at communication. To stay competitive and improve organizational success, CEOs need the help of modern tools that can complement their skills. Financial Management...

How did the divisions between left and right get so extreme? Are we, as some say, on the brink of another civil war? Separating the rhetoric from the reality has always been a challenge — and in today's media landscape it's even harder. But for anyone who wants to find...

In the past, only big multinational corporations had the resources to tap into the global market. However, today, even small businesses can reach customers worldwide through online stores or websites. While big brands often grab the headlines, small and medium-sized enterprises make up about 90% of businesses worldwide, according to...

Naythan Lange and his company BeFound Media have built their reputation on making dynamic, visually captivating video content for construction professionals all over the world. From aerial drone shots to time-lapse photography and creative usage of CGI, Naythan and his team have been employing the most cutting-edge technologies and techniques...

Running an auto repair shop can be a tough job. You juggle paperwork, manage schedules, and strive to keep your customers happy—all while trying to fix cars efficiently. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when traditional methods lead to missed appointments and frustrated clients. But what if you could change that?...

Attorney Kirk Stange, founding partner and president of Stange Law Firm, has become a highly-respected leader in the field of family law for his focus on growth and client-first approach to business. As a result of his growth-driven mindset, he has nine offices in his home state of Missouri, along...

Nikola Corporation announced on Tuesday the appointment of Tom Schmitt, the former CEO of Forward Air, as its new Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Schmitt will be responsible for overseeing sales, commercial operations, dealership relations, customer service, marketing, and customer success functions. Additionally, he will play a key...

When an organization is seen as a thought leader, it is known for what it knows. The C-Suite must take responsibility for thought leadership to achieve this, but now with artificial intelligence (AI), that job is easier: AI gives you many more opportunities to harvest unique thinking from throughout your...

Recently, I was a guest on the podcast In Sync with Linda Martin. During our conversation, which won’t be available for several more weeks, Linda asked me about the number of leaders who still operate from a position of "What have you done for me lately?" We discussed it from...

Fifty something independents met in Geneva, between August 29th and September 2nd, 2024, to celebrate and share the love for Swiss-made watches. The founders of the diffused fair stressed their idea at the kick-off press conference. The initial fire burns stronger than ever, after five years from the first edition,...