Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
SINGAPORE (August 10, 2023) – The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2023 Forbes list of Philippines’ 50 Richest rose 11% to US$80 billion from $72 billion last year. The complete list can be found here and in the August issue of Forbes Asia. The Philippine economy logged 6.4% growth…
Change is constant, and it often strikes without warning. In today’s hyperconnected world, unexpected changes that come about rapidly in other countries, markets and related industries and organizations—or internally—can have outsized negative impacts on a company. How senior leaders react during these critical moments can make all the difference between…
SINGAPORE (August 10, 2023) – Forbes Asia announced its 2023 Best Under A Billion list, which recognizes 200 top-performing small and midsized listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region. The full list can be found here and in the August issue of Forbes Asia. The annual Best Under A Billion list…
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first pill for postpartum depression on Friday, supporting mothers suffering from the disorder and raising awareness of the condition. The introduction of the new drug coincides with this week’s release of proposed rules by the EEOC, which state that employers must provide time…
“Is it even possible to avoid a bad company?” You might have asked yourself this question, especially if you've experienced toxic workplaces or have heard from peers about dreadful work environments. But, the truth is there are ways to avoid the wrong company before you sign the dotted line and…
Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task…
C'mon, is there anyone out there who doesn't think Kim K. and Pete D. were a curated love affair? Hollywood is full of set-up relationships and staged situations aimed at one goal: garner media attention. And the more attention, the better, because increased media attention translates directly to increased dollar…
Sergei is a 40-year old startup CEO looking to raise his next round of funding. Beth is a 30-year-old technical writer considering changing jobs. Maggie is a college sophomore rushing a sorority. What do they have in common? All of them will face rejection. Each feels vulnerable because they are…
As a first-time leader, you're expected to do more than manage operations. You're also faced with the responsibility of motivating your direct reports. That's a big ask, given that Gallup's annual worker engagement survey shows that barely three out of 10 employees feel engaged on the job. Yet, it's not…
Nearly a year after Pakistan declared a state of emergency following catastrophic flooding, many areas remain underwater. As another rainy season approaches and heat waves roll in, mothers and children in Sindh and South Punjab are struggling to survive the impacts of an increasingly hostile climate. By Maryanne Buechner and…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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