Success and Leadership

There is a strong narrative that celebrates those who endure, those who keep going through adversity, with passion and perseverance.  The language we use to celebrate those who have grit, who keep going despite the challenges, their tenacity, their courage, their sheer determination.  The madly popular work of Angela Duckworth...

Amidst the post-pandemic reopening of borders and a robust rebound in consumer spending, Japan's economy experienced a remarkable revitalization during the initial quarter of 2023. This economic resurgence, fueled by a flourishing tourism sector and a buoyant stock market, propelled Japan's 50 wealthiest individuals to new heights, with their collective...

With a staggering net worth exceeding $7 billion, Dennis Washington is the richest man in Missoula, Montana. His empire, the Washington Companies, stands as an industrial conglomerate specializing in waste remediation, shipyards, copper mining, and railroads. He has significant influence in Montana, boasting over 900 miles of rail track under...

Mr. Akio Toyoda, unlike the founder of Toyota, Kiichiro Toyoda, is a third-generation entrepreneur who has received a good Western education. He is fluent in English and fully familiar with the culture, norms, and order of Western countries' capital and business world. He was educated in Boston, the cultural center...

The earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive experiment in remote and hybrid work. While many employees love the flexibility and autonomy these arrangements provide, working parents faced a major challenge - how to balance work and childcare remotely without  access to childcare. As founder and CEO of...

Having steered through the challenges of the pandemic and subsequent recovery, the Lufthansa Group is set to embark on a new phase of corporate development with a reshaping of its Executive Board. This restructuring coincides with the planned departure of four current Board members. Karl-Ludwig Kley, Chairman of the Supervisory...

In 2023, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares received total compensation amounting to $39.5 million, a significant increase from the previous year's figure, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing also discloses compensation details for other key global leaders within Stellantis, including Chairman John Elkann and...

High-level executives and boards face an increasingly complex landscape in an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are paramount.  The silent undercurrents of unconscious gender and image bias in the workplace present a nuanced challenge, often unspoken for fear of backlash, thereby allowing such biases to persist unnoticed and...

Rocco Commisso is one of the world's wealthiest individuals. His vast fortune surpasses $8 billion, securing him the distinguished rank of the 114th richest individual in the United States. Commisso epitomizes the American Dream as one of the nation's most triumphant Italian immigrant executives. As the visionary founder, chairman, and...

Among the elite billionaires stands Phil Knight, the iconic founder of Nike, who boasts a staggering net worth exceeding $39.5 billion. Born in Portland, Oregon, on February 24, 1938, Knight's journey to entrepreneurial success is a testament to perseverance and innovation. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a...