Big Data is not a buzzword or a fad. It’s a movement and a business growth strategy. And it’s not going away. In fact, if we heed the wisdom of…
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When Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon in 1969, it was more than an epic Cold War milestone boasting America’s “better rockets.” The billion-dollar mission signified…
Gen Xers are moving into corner offices. Boomers are seeking ‘encore careers’ to extend their work life beyond retirement. Millennials are struggling to capture their career mojo in a still…
In July 1863, our nation suffered its bloodiest moment. The Battle of Gettysburg killed, captured or wounded more than 50,000 soldiers. It was a turning point in the Civil War…
Ideas have the power to change the world. It’s a mantra that propels organizations and individuals alike to innovate, to push boundaries, and stimulate change and progress. It’s also a…
Sure, every single business and sector is being disrupted. But where will we find the vision, creativity, and leadership to innovate to address this? That’s where Rosabeth Moss Kanter comes…
While the controversies and political differences in Washington have captured the attention of most health care consumers, health care practitioners and policymakers are focused on the progress taking place in…
Corporate credibility continues to deteriorate. Global natural resources are scarcer than ever. And for many Americans, “the dream” is slipping further from reach. Many fault big business for these pressing…
Michael Wheeler challenges conventional negotiation theories, both win-win and hardball approaches. You can’t script the process, he says. Whoever is sitting across the table may be as smart, determined and…
Success stories abound of wildly creative, ambitious executives boldly leading their enterprises into uncharted territory, emerging as vibrant, thriving organizations. But will these companies continue such progressive growth without their…
Positioning your business to successfully compete in the international marketplace requires a smart, forward-thinking and long-term growth plan. It should also include an imperative for more diverse leadership at the…
Millions of new businesses are born every year – shouldn’t your idea become one of them? While entrepreneurs are typically grouped as studied innovators and experts, falling outside of these…
Turbulence is the world’s new normal. No longer should we continue contemplating, “What does it all mean?” but instead start seriously preparing for and expecting the unexpected. What we need,…
The title of CEO does not make a true leader. After all, there is an immense difference between being in power and having power. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected…
Many people believe innovation centers on creativity; that it’s about rare strokes of inspired genius and the ability to think “outside the box.” Strategist Larry Keeley challenges that assumption. Innovation,…
Agency Expands Exclusive Representation of, Amplifies Access to Foremost Thought Leaders CRANFORD, N.J., May 2, 2013 – Stern Speakers’ mission – to connect companies and organizations with leading visionaries and…
Economy. Education. Technology. Politics. Our world has evolved from a disjointed, yet fairly predictable, landscape to a complex maze of interconnected, ever-changing relationships and ideas. With so many conventions hanging…
Services account for more than 80 percent of the U.S. GDP and more than 80 percent of the U.S. labor force works in service industries. Despite the sector’s dominance –…
U.S. competitiveness is indeed at a crossroads. Confidence in the country’s leadership position is waning while profound pessimism for its future stays steady. The good news is – according to…
