Leadership

All It Takes Is… Persistence, Expertise, and the Right Opportunity Every so often, a job seeker defies the odds, proving that patience, expertise, and resilience can lead to incredible success—even in a shifting job market. A Story of Determination Meet our candidate: a 60+-year-old consultant and business owner, a seasoned expert in telecommunications—an industry that, […]

Digital Leaders vs. Digital Dummies: Where’s the Beef? Is digital leadership something you’re born with, or is it a skill that can be developed through true teaching? Answer: Neither. Here’s why. The Problems with Today’s Digital Communication 1. Spam Overload Retailers flood inboxes with irrelevant emails, hoping for engagement but receiving little in return. The

The Death of the H-P Way How a single board decision may have ended one of corporate America’s most iconic cultures. A New CEO, A Familiar Misstep In a move that’s already sending shockwaves through the tech world, Hewlett-Packard announced today that Leo Apotheker, an outsider and former SAP executive, will take over as CEO.

Leading Through Uncertainty: Why DuPont’s CEO Gave Us the Quote of the Year—Before 2013 Even Began “We need to have certainty so that we can plan.”— Ellen Kullman, CEO, DuPont Co. A Quote That Sparked a Bigger Conversation As 2013 approached, DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman made a remark that quickly gained traction in executive circles.

Chick-fil-A and the Public Square: Navigating Brand Identity in a Divisive Era When commentary becomes controversy, what’s the right move for a brand leader? The Return of a Familiar Debate More than two months after the initial controversy, Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy has reentered the public dialogue—this time, during a follow-up interview aired by Atlanta’s

Leadership Lessons from Novartis Chairman Daniel Vasella: Why Experience Can’t Be Taught “You can teach concepts, but you can’t teach experiences.” — Daniel Vasella A Rare Glimpse into Real Leadership In an era where corporate leadership is often reduced to buzzwords and sound bites, few voices offer the depth and clarity of Novartis Chairman Daniel

Passion 2.0: Why the Old Career Advice No Longer Works Cal Newport challenges conventional wisdom—and offers a smarter, more sustainable path to fulfilling work. Rethinking the “Follow Your Passion” Mantra For years, the gold standard of career advice has been deceptively simple: Follow your passion. The logic went something like this—if you do what you

As Yahoo’s leadership struggles become a case study in CEO volatility, the hunt for a capable COO may define its final chapters. A Leadership Void Years in the Making Back in 2012, Yahoo was once again making headlines—not for innovation, but for its revolving door of executives. At the time, newly appointed CEO Marissa Mayer

Hubert Joly’s arrival at Best Buy brings hope but also raises questions about leadership and the company’s future. A New Leader in Times of Distress When news broke that Hubert Joly had been appointed as the new CEO of Best Buy, the response from the company’s headquarters was enthusiastic. A friend who consults with Best

Chick-fil-A: An Unintentional Endorsement for Free Speech A Georgia Tech dean’s unexpected defense of Chick-fil-A highlights the complexities of free speech in corporate culture. A Surprising Ally in the Debate In a surprising turn of events, Dr. Tim Wise, a dean at Georgia Tech, has publicly shared his thoughts on the Chick-fil-A controversy. In an