Success and Leadership

The WNBA has seen a dramatic rise in popularity, largely attributed to superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. However, neither Clark’s Indiana Fever nor Reese’s Chicago Sky are the league's most valuable team. That title belongs to the Dallas Wings, despite their struggles on the court this season. The...

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially came to a close on Sunday with a Closing Ceremony that followed a final day of competition, highlighted by Team USA's gold medal victory in women's basketball. The United States dominated the overall medal tally at the Paris Olympics, securing 126 medals and...

As the eurozone's second-largest economy, France is looking to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to inject some much-needed vitality into its sluggish growth. The country's national statistics office has forecasted that the Games could contribute a 0.3 percentage point increase to GDP, driven by revenue from ticket sales, television rights,...

In a significant shift within Africa's financial hierarchy, South African Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian Aliko Dangote to become the continent's wealthiest individual. As of August 2, 2024, Rupert's net worth has soared to $13.65 billion, positioning him as the 154th richest person globally. Meanwhile, Dangote's wealth is now slightly...

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, holds the title of Asia's wealthiest individual with an impressive net worth of $114 billion, ranking him 1st on the Indian stage. However, his position is under serious threat from fellow Indian magnate Gautam Adani, the Chairman of Adani Group. So, the race...

As the world's top athletes compete for individual glory and national pride at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, spectators are keenly watching to see which country will emerge with the most medals. By Wednesday, the U.S., Japan, China, and host country France were leading the medal count. Simone Biles, who...

Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today that Max Lousada, CEO of Recorded Music, will step down at the end of September after leading the division for eight years. Lousada will remain as an adviser until January 31, but his role and the position of President of International will be discontinued...

Ford has announced a significant milestone: the European Commission has given the green light for its BlueCruise hands-free driving technology to be utilized across 15 countries in Europe. This marks a notable expansion for the technology, which will now cover over 82,744 miles of designated highways. The recent approval follows...

The upcoming Skift Global Forum, scheduled for September 17-19 in New York City, promises to be a pivotal event for the travel industry, particularly the hospitality sector. This year's forum boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including CEOs from Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, MGM Resorts International, and the...

Noel Quinn wrapped up his tenure as CEO of HSBC Holdings by announcing an additional US$3 billion return to shareholders, coinciding with the bank’s better-than-expected earnings. This final quarter under Quinn’s leadership saw HSBC’s pretax profit for the three months ending in June rise to US$8.9 billion, surpassing the anticipated...