Success and Leadership

In America, July 4th is Independence Day. A time for celebratory fireworks and backyard BBQs with friends and family. It should also be a time for our collective reflection on our lives, the value of truly being a free nation, and on the blood sweat and tears of the honorable...

Comfort became paramount during the pandemic, including surrounding ourselves with people who could validate our decisions. But could these yes-people represent a one-way ticket to irrelevance? Here's why surrounding yourself with differing voices and opinions is good for you — and for business. We started hearing it when we were...

I heard a story recently about an elderly woman whose car broke down at 2:00 a.m. in a sketchy part of Los Angeles. Feeling hopeless, she stood by the car, crying. When a sports car pulled up, she feared what might happen. Could it be a creep or even worse?...

As a manager, leading a reshuffled hybrid team after layoffs can be a challenging task. The team dynamic has changed, and employees may be feeling uncertain, anxious, or even resentful about the changes. This can affect their motivation and productivity, which can lead to decreased morale, lower job satisfaction, and,...

Introduction to Microlearning It is common knowledge that in today's fast-paced business environment, time is a precious commodity. We all know that business executives are constantly juggling a multitude of tasks and responsibilities, making traditional training methods impractical. This is where microlearning comes in! Microlearning can be defined as a...

The health and wellness sector is entering a new era, pivoting from a one-size-fits-all model to a new paradigm focused on individuality. This shift is born out of recent technological advancements, a deeper understanding of the brain, and a burgeoning appreciation for the role of personalized medicine and nutrition in...

Paul McCartney recently celebrated his 81st birthday. He is not showing any sign of slowing down. His recent album release was on 11 March 2021, McCartney III Imagined, an album of "reinterpretations, remixes, and covers." As a huge fan of his from his time with The Beatles, I marvel at...

Greg Spira’s vast expertise in Demand Management and Integrated Business Planning is on full display in his new book for business executives, Trust the Plan: Demand Management for Business Leaders. In the book, he skillfully describes the significant facets that leaders must incorporate if they hope to create a credible demand...

It baffles me that given how incredibly effective CEO Peer Advisory groups and forums have proven to be for so many for so long, they are utilized by too few. On one level, I get it. We celebrate the self-made man or woman. Books on self-help abound. We see asking...

Larry Ellison and Elon Musk, two of the world's wealthiest billionaires, share a common interest in Tesla (TSLA), as they both own substantial stakes in the S&P 500 company. This connection becomes particularly notable when considering Tesla's remarkable performance in the stock market, with a significant 120% gain so far...