How to Start, Sell a Million-Dollar Company: TaskRabbit Founder
Leah Solivan was an IBM engineer, working on business collaboration tools like Lotus Notes, when she found her million-dollar startup idea: an online marketplace connecting customers with “taskers” who could run errands or do household chores for them at a price. The idea arose from Solivan running out of dog food one night and asking […]
How To Manage Critical Conversations
In recent years, we’ve witnessed the increasing polarisation of society, rising geopolitical tensions and mounting social upheaval. Business leaders and organisations can no longer avoid conversations about these topics. When faced with the diverse and sometimes opposing views of their teams, how can leaders effectively navigate these complex and sensitive discussions? Let’s take the real-world […]
How to Combat an “Always On” Work Culture
Imagine a world where your boss could be fined for contacting you after hours. California is considering a law to make this a reality. The “right to disconnect” movement is gaining traction globally, with Australia joining France, Italy, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Portugal and the Canadian province of Ontario in passing legislation to empower employees to switch off outside of […]
Refine Your Executive Presence: How To Communicate Strategically
Refining Your Executive Presence: How to Communicate Strategically (c) FreePix Thinking strategically and communicating effectively are critical skills for executive success. Effective communication, or how to frame and present information and insights in a clear and compelling manner (both written and verbal), is a competency that aspiring managers seek to master early in their careers. […]