It’s easy to assume that iconic companies were always established. But they weren’t, and their origin stories are much like those of superheros – humble, intriguing, and inspirational. Here are…
If information is the key to success then knowing about key technology needs and trends of the industry is key to the successful technology investment. The latest emerging technology trends…
Chaos has a way of slipping into an organization and creating problems that grow exponentially over time. With so much innovation, collaboration and bottom-line focused initiatives involving digital assets,…
The top levels of organizational care are looking to IT as a primary motorist of a digital transformation—something that C-level executives cruise as a vicious vital priority for a future,…
If someone is having trouble getting motivated to do something, is it because they don’t want it badly enough? “You just don’t want it badly enough.” That’s the accusation frequently…
What are some uncommon habits that contribute to success? What are some uncommon habits that contribute to success? This really is an interesting question, because the term “common” is…
Lunch isn’t just for gobbling down a sandwich and carrying on with your work — it’s a time to recharge your mind. That’s why it’s important to use your breaks…
There are pervasive myths that older people are stuck in their ways, lack creativity and dynamism and cannot cope with new technology. This is reflected in ageism in hiring.…
The 4 Ps of marketing, also known as the producer-oriented model, have been used by marketers around the world for decades. Created by Jerome McCarthy in 1960, the 4…
In today’s business environment with its complexity, required quick responses, and globalization, the costs to an organization or enterprise can be significant to stay competitive and meet business initiatives and…
The following excerpt is from Karen Tiber Leland’s book The Brand Mapping Strategy. Over the past few decades, I’ve seen my share of cultural change processes and company transformations…
Encouraging entrepreneurship is in vogue nowadays, particularly on the campaign trail. We know our economy needs more entrepreneurs, but the way many policymakers frame the debate may not be doing…
Some forms of stress are necessary–especially if we want to stimulate creativity and new learning. Others bring no benefit at all and serve only to prevent us from being effective…
If you’ve tried to hire for any high-skilled position lately you already know it’s a seller’s market out there. Employees with proven skills in technology–and most other areas–are getting harder…
Savvy and forward-thinking CEOs recognize that good leadership is about more than just rallying the troops and getting people to show up on time. The best CEOs are able to…
Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader: How to Change the Course of Your Career Turning into a leader doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and strategy to…
Growth is a natural source of power, a wellspring or volcano. Businesses, like nature, live a lifecycle. Organizations are as alive as a person; yet, most businesses do not…
Innovators are often difficult to recognize. They don’t wear signs or fit a particular personality profile. Sometimes they quietly go through the day while drawing little attention to themselves…
It’s no secret that organizations face a growing array of cyber-security threats. What’s more, the potential impact from malware is a mounting concern. What is often overlooked in today’s…
CIOs and their tech teams could better support line-of-business units by enabling what’s called “self-service” data analytics, according to a recent survey from Alteryx and Harvard Business Review. The accompanying…