Thought Leaders

A counter-narrative to speed culture — written by a founder who lived the cost of hype.

Lorraine Pater left behind a promising Big Four auditing career and a long-held goal of making partner.

Here's how entrepreneurs can build a strong, value-creating partnership with their board of directors and create a powerful ally.

In a time of burnout and disengagement, authentic joy — not forced positivity — may be the most overlooked driver of performance, innovation and inclusion.

Every quarter, I take one hour to write down what truly matters — and that simple ritual guides my decisions, focus and sanity.

I walked away from my career at Goldman Sachs to find fulfillment. I found my calling helping others build their dreams.

Discover why some of the most impactful entrepreneurs don't have "founder" titles, but are already on your payroll.

Here's how intentional office design boosts productivity, removes friction, strengthens culture and quietly communicates forward-thinking leadership.

After years of watching smart teams mistake sampling for safety, I no longer ask how many AI tests we ran, only which failures we have made impossible by design.

Gen X CEOs who win at personal branding are moving away from generic, AI-written visibility toward a strategic approach that prioritizes depth, intention, trust and quality over volume.

Panic mode can set off the impulse to fill silence with an onslaught of words, to explain, extrapolate and defend your brand when you're hit with a PR crisis.

Most founders start with a solution, but I started with a problem: Why do millions of people misunderstand their own doctor's advice?

Due diligence isn't reserved for acquisitions and funding rounds — it's a mindset revealed in everyday decisions.

A look at the hidden tradeoffs behind loyalty-driven growth — and how to avoid inheriting risks you didn't design for.

Every decision you make as a founder moves capital. From small tools to big contracts, the winners evaluate every dollar with the same discipline investors apply to deals.

Data strategy is what determines AI readiness and outcomes. Here's how to build the foundation that makes AI actually work in your business.

These days, "urgent" has become a default setting. As leaders, it's up to us to think more deeply about what's actually urgent versus what's important — and what's neither.

Everyone chases work-life balance, thinking it will reduce stress and improve their performance — but few question whether the idea itself is the real problem.

Why mental and emotional rehearsal — not just strategy — determines how founders perform under pressure.

What can entrepreneurs learn from the leaders who shaped a nation? More than you think.

Navigating weaknesses as a leader isn't easy. Here are the proven fixes that drive real change.

AI search is replacing website visits with instant decisions. Here's why organic traffic is collapsing and what founders must do now to stay visible and competitive.

Salaried workers at this automaker are poised to receive their biggest bonuses in years.

Seasoned franchise leaders know the agreement reveals how a system will grow, govern and respond to pressure long before the first unit opens.

Learn what great business leaders and performers share, and how it helps them seize opportunities instead of missing out.

The 32% increase in compensation is the highest among all major Wall Street chief executives.