In the hypercompetitive world of M&A, talent is the ultimate key to success today and well into the future. The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising ...

Sales governance is the strategic framework connecting your board to your organization’s go-to-market effectors. It ensures alignment, accountability and executive oversight, while also creating a ...

Today’s workforce is more age-diverse than ever. Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are sharing office spaces and collaborating on projects. Sometimes their different styles and preferences ...

Employee motivation is at its lowest point in years. According to Gallup’s 2024 report, only 31 percent of U.S. employees are engaged in the workplace, marking the lowest engagement level since 2014.

Printers age. And while over many years they may perform their printing, copying and scanning tasks just fine, there may be something missing as they get older that makes them a vulnerability to an ...

There’s a strong chance that every business will face a lawsuit. These can stem from a handshake deal turned sour, poorly drafted contracts, unforeseen events, or a failure to maintain complete books ...

Some aviators may argue that Flexjet’s ultra-modern fleet of nearly 300 luxury aircraft is key to the company’s exponential growth. Others credit its team, including more than 1,100 experienced pilots ...

In this column’s headline, an enigmatic yet whimsical old Polish proverb proclaims that if something negative occurred within your organization and you didn’t cause it, it’s not your problem. Savvy ...

The SECURE Act, originally passed in 2019, has seen its provisions roll out and take effect in the years since. With the last of its provisions becoming law in 2025, employers should be aware of, and ...

John M. Wilson Jr. grew up seeing his father work as a doctor, helping people get and stay well. His life’s work has been focused on helping ponds and lakes do the same. That’s why he calls his ...

It is hard for me to write about collaboration without thinking it is ubiquitous and unworthy of calling attention to, like sunlight or water. High-performing organizations operate collaboratively, ...

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to invest in and/or purchase several businesses. Some were great successes, while others underperformed or even failed. Reflecting on these experiences ...