The Coronavirus is snowballing its way towards an avalanche across our global economy. 9/11 was our moment of awakening, reinforced by destructive “once in a thousand years” every five years weather events, wildfires and the critical ice shelves melting their history i...

Reputation management is critical to upholding the respect your brand demands to remain relevant, to reinforce the trust necessary to spur innovation and fuel organic growth. Experience informs my approach as I work with leaders who have invested in big data, top-tier...

It’s not that hard. Hiring women for leadership roles “enhances collaboration, inspires organizational dedication and decreases employee burnout.”  Gender diversity should be a priority in human resources offices across the US and globally – it’s not. 

"79 percent...

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Attending a conference is exciting, tedious, time-consuming and exhausting. It is also one of the most effective ways to assess your marketing strategy and kick start business development.  The non-stop networking opportunities are critica...

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Day 32 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. The truth is, we’re all just one heartbeat away from the political whims of the few, whether they are federal, local or corporate power mongers. It’s tragic that a government holds the...

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The same old rules no longer apply. Institutions of higher learning must adapt a fresh strategy in order to remain relevant into the 21st century. ‘Teaching to the test’ is tantamount to teaching to the previous century, along wit...

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Now more than ever, it is imperative that you manage and enhance your reputation through truthful words and their accompanying meaningful actions. I used to think this simple truth was a ‘given’ – it’s not.

Our uber-connected economy place...

As a team leader, it may be uncomfortable for you to ask the right questions. After all, the people you lead expect you to have answers. While it may give you pause to develop a list of questions for 2018 success, a Harvard Business School Study indicates it is a reall...

Five years ago we were consumed with “Buyer Personas” and the daunting
creation of engaging “Customer Buying Journeys.” Ah, but we had Big
Data—“fail proof” analytics—what could possibly go wrong?
A lot. How many ongoing education sessions did you attend in pursuit of...