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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
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…
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What Are You Doing to Close the Gender Pay Gap? Start With These 3 Steps.
Before you decide to post, share and give a thumbs up to honor Equal Pay Day, ask yourself this: What are you personally doing to close the gender pay gap in your organization? Each year, Equal Pay Day is a moment to raise awareness and combat pay inequities. According to…
Black Women Are Using Side Hustles to Mitigate the Pay Gap. Is It Helping or Hurting Them?
As of 2023, one in three Americans had a side hustle. From picking up an extra job in the gig economy to igniting an exciting entrepreneurial venture, millions of people started side hustles, and Black women were part of that wave. One cause of the side hustle boom was the…
People of Color Are Building Wealth By Working Side Hustles — But Here’s Why The Gig Economy Could Be Hurting Them, Too.
As of 2023, one in three Americans had a side hustle — of those, 52% were started in 2022 or later. From picking up an extra job in the gig economy to igniting an exciting entrepreneurial venture, millions of people started a side hustle, and People of Color were part…
Michael Strahan Shares the Mindset That Drives His Success
Football hall of famer Michael Strahan has never met a challenge he's not afraid to tackle.As co-anchor of Good Morning America, analyst on FOX NFL SUNDAY and host of $100,000 Pyramid, the man found himself with a problem: On any given day, he needed suits. A lot of them. That…
Why You Need to Focus on Personal Branding Before PR
When people contact me with questions about executive branding, also often referred to as personal branding, the most common questions I get are: Which magazines can you get me in? Which podcasts can you book me on? While my agency does help clients with media outreach, this is not the…
This Unconventional Strategy Is the Secret to Unprecedented Business Growth
The first time I considered dismantling a perfectly functional product line, I hesitated. It felt reckless, maybe even self-sabotaging. But looking back, it was one of the most strategic moves I ever made. By deliberately engineering a controlled crisis within my organization, I uncovered an unexpected wellspring of innovation, resilience…
Your Words Only Tell a Fraction of the Story — Here’s Why Tone and Body Language Actually Matter More
Have you ever faced a situation where you found your words insufficient to convey the required message? Your words are not the only means to convey your message; effective communication demands much more than words only. Studies show that words convey only 7% of the message while the rest of…
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs an Exit Strategy — and How to Create One
How can we be talking about starting a business and already discussing how to exit? It may seem counterintuitive, but having a well-defined exit strategy from the beginning is one of the most crucial steps an entrepreneur can take.When you enter a building, one of the first safety measures is…
How to Build a Company Culture That Values Individuality and Belonging
Building a strong company culture that also feels personal is one of the best ways to create an engaged and happy team. It's also one of the hardest. As businesses grow, it can get difficult to make employees feel connected, appreciated and free to be themselves. But when you get…
How to Get a Promotion Using a 3-Step Meeting Prep Strategy
This article originally appeared on Business Insider.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jade Bonacolta, a 31-year-old in Miami who began her career at LinkedIn and is now the head of North American marketing at Google. Her employment and promotion history have been verified by Business Insider. The…
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