SPEAKERS

Facebook has certainly been taking its lumps lately. Meta, its parent, announced recently the social media powerhouse saw a drop in its active daily users for the first time in its history. Its core app faces challenges from dozens of other social media competitors.

There have been 3 major energy regulatory developments over the last month which will impact every business in the United States. From food containers to home heating to cars, consumers and businesses alike will see increased costs.

Imagine that a loved one is on the operating table in a life-or-death situation. You and your family gather in the waiting room waiting with bated breath for the doctor to communicate the results of this life-saving procedure.

Let’s go back to physics class for just a moment. Isaac Newton’s third law of motion states, “For every action in nature, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” I admit to struggling in physics, but this was one principle I understood.

We often do not consider how seemingly insignificant choices lead to habits that have long-term consequences. How we choose to spend our mental energy and physical time impacts us and those around us. Lots of little decisions add up and create outcomes.

The world has marveled at the conviction, clarity, and charisma of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky. He has demonstrated many of the virtues of a true servant leader. He clearly understands his role. “I am the CEO of a country,” he said, “elected to serve the people.”

Can anyone remember the days when there wasn’t a tether to the office through constant digital connection? While technology has led to many amazing opportunities for most of us, there is a downside that could be handled better: boundaries!

The pandemic reshaped modern workplaces across the world. Unfortunately, women were disproportionately impacted sparking the “She-Cession.” According to an annual study, one in four women are considering stepping back from the workplace.

America loves college basketball, especially in the spring when tournament time makes for some of the best passion and play on the planet. American businesses also love that annual rite of spring known as the March Madness Office Pool.

While many of us associate retirement with lazy mornings, afternoons on the golf course, and evenings playing bridge, a gentleman I met several years ago took a different path. Instead of slowing down upon his retirement, Pat Hyndman embarked on a second career and became an executive coach.