Prince Andrew is about to have a showdown with the American Department of Justice.Thus far, the Duke of York has not cooperated with the DOJ concerning their request for information in the Jeffrey Epstein case.But that may not be the case for very long.Prince Andrew may be taking up a fight he can’t win.Thus far,…
Professional performers know that a certain amount of nervousness can be incredibly helpful. It keeps you focused and prompts you to spend your time preparing as opposed to procrastinating. Practicing some rituals before every speech or presentation will help you take advantage of your nervous energy instead of feeling thwarted by it. Then, you can channel your…
Many financial institutions are turning to AI reverse past discrimination in lending, and to foster a more inclusive economy. But many lenders find that artificial-intelligence-based engines exhibit many of the same biases as humans. How can they address the issue to ensure that biases of the past are not baked into algorithms and credit decisions…
The demands of an executive role can wreak havoc on the self and on personal relationships. Without thoughtful planning, leaders can experience both physical and mental-health issues as a result of their work, and their relationships with loved ones can deteriorate. While there’s no easy way to make everyone happy all the time, leaders who…
An internal survey of faculty, staff, and program alumni at Stanford University’s Byers Center for Biodesign revealed some of the same patterns as their industry-wide research on gender bias. While well-intentioned male leaders reported a respectful and inclusive office environment, some female faculty and staff experienced unconscious bias and microaggressions. And while both male and…
November 06, 2020 Suzanne Peterson, associate professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management, says many talented professionals get held back from leadership roles because of relatively intangible reasons. She argues aspiring managers can intentionally alter their everyday interactions in small ways to have a large influence on their professional reputation. She explains how to adopt…
We’re all suffering from U.S. election fever at the moment, but some seem to be getting outright crazy with their assessments.A celeb biographer believes that Meghan Markle can follow in the footsteps of Kamala Harris or Ronald Reagan.Why? She’s an actor, female and of mixed heritage. It seems there are no other qualities needed these…
Kelly Ripa is celebrating her 30th anniversary with the Walt Disney Company.Apparently, we’re supposed to believe she’s brave because she celebrated by eating cake and showing off her “tiny waistline.”Ripa has proven to have a questionable character over the years. Can we please stop giving her attention for doing nothing?Medical workers have risked their lives…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by as much as 423 points on Thursday.Investors wait for more results from the U.S. election.A divided Congress is very likely at this point.The Dow and broader U.S. stock market traded higher on Thursday, extending the post-election rally, as investors hope we will soon know the winner of the…
If your organization is researching, testing, or using virtual reality tools to build your efforts to train, collaborate, and compete, you’re in good company. The enterprise VR category is growing exponentially, projected by PwC to grow from a $13.5 billion sector in 2019 to $450.5 billion by 2030. Organizations, in fact, are adopting VR hardware faster today than…