Martha Stewart.  Whether you admire her, appreciate her impact or hold differing opinions, her enduring presence has made an indelible mark over the years. I felt compelled to share some thoughts after seeing Martha Stewart take her place this week on the cover of Sports Illustrated at the age of 81, which I find truly […]

Being good at your job is no longer enough. Social media and the 24/7 business cycle insists that self-promotion is a critical component of career success. Research shows that those who actively promote their successes are more likely to receive advancement and the designation as “high potentials”. Career success requires great work behind the scenes […]

The news of Bed Bath & Beyond’s bankruptcy protection filing did not come as a surprise to many, as its downfall had been predicted for a while. However, what we can reflect on now is whether this outcome could have been avoided if the company had learned from its mistakes. Every organization goes through both […]

The business world was shocked recently by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, a veteran institution of the high-tech world that essentially collapsed overnight. Given that so many companies owe their existence to their relationships with their banks, the question then becomes, “could this happen to us next?” When one bank falls, how long until […]

AI-technology based ChatGPT has taken over my newsfeed in the last couple of weeks.

The newest Avatar: The Way of Water CGI movie has reached all-time global record revenue.

Over 300 million homes in the US employ Alexa as a personal assistant.

Why do I mention these three things together?  They are all proof that technology is not […]

If there was ever any doubt about the importance of your ability to navigate change, uncertainty, and disruption, it’s now.

People are more committed to comfort than they are to change, especially given the fact that with change comes uncertainty.  Because our brains are hardwired to see uncertainty as a risk or threat, it’s physiologically normal to […]