For a variety of reasons, turnover on the part of U.S. CEOs continues unabated. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., a global outplacement/coaching organization, 888 CEOs departed American companies in the first eight months of 2021, just nine fewer than over the same period in 2020. The exodus was particularly pronounced in August, as [...]
As I wrote recently for Thrive Global, there’s a reason stories have such power -- why they’ve resonated since the dawn of time, and why they continue to resonate even in today’s business world, resulting in more engaged listeners and, ultimately, a better ROI. There are scientific reasons for this, as was once explained by [...]
August was National Immunization Awareness Month, (NIAM) which according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Communities around the nation used the month to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing diseases that are both serious and deadly. Since their manifestation, vaccinations [...]
As I wrote earlier this year for New York Score, the pandemic has forced businesses to innovate like never before. Faced with an unprecedented healthcare crisis -- one that still lingers, over a year after it first devastated the U.S. -- leaders have unearthed solutions, especially in the technological sector, that enabled them to stay [...]
The unprecedented challenges that have befallen businesses throughout the U.S. since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic (and the accompanying economic slump) have made it more clear than ever that emotional intelligence -- EI or EQ, for emotional intelligence quotient -- is an essential part of a leader’s toolkit. Just as essential in times like [...]
When the coronavirus pandemic hit across the country, skilled nursing facilities, acting at the behest of governmental officials, implemented unprecedented visitation restrictions in the interest of resident and staff health and safety. Such restrictions are understandably difficult for both residents and their families, especially since seniors’ isolation has been shown to cause or exacerbate a [...]
Becoming a team leader or the CEO of a company requires tenacity, skill and knowledge. You either began as the company’s resident expert or quickly became that person — the one who knows everything about everything. While this position serves as an invaluable resource, it can also mean that tunnel vision sets in. Experts on [...]
There are various challenges to maintaining financial health in one’s later years, but one of the biggest is this: understanding the sheer scope of that challenge. In too many cases we move along in our pre-retirement years, only vaguely aware of the potential trouble ahead; we are either unwilling or unable to confront the stark [...]
There is an interconnectedness to every organization, an undeniable link between each and every person that begins at the top of the food chain. A leader can define a company’s mindset and culture, which is why their every word, thought or action carries considerable weight. Because of that, a leader of superior emotional intelligence can [...]
The best advice I can offer a first-time CEO is this: Surround yourself with the right people. People who are enthusiastic and energetic. People who will buy in, but also think outside the box. People who will respect you, but also challenge you. When I entered the business world (pre-Allure Group) in the early 2000s, [...]