Guest commentary: A threat to organizational success: The unseen impact of enablers in toxic leadership
Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Subscriber contentBy Vlad Vaiman Toxic leadership can do significant harm to organizations, resulting in a tarnished work climate and eventual stagnation or failure. While the spotlight is frequently focused on the toxic leader, it is critical to investigate the enablers who encourage and perpetuate this conduct. These facilitators, typically in vice president or equivalent positions, play Read More →
Guest commentary: Don’t live with losses, limit losses instead
Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Subscriber contentBy John Grace In the same decade, the securities and real estate industries failed investors twice, in 2000-02 and 2008-09. It happened again in 2022. Reflecting on my time as a 15-year-old Boy Scout working as a summer camp counselor at Lake Arrowhead Scout Camps, determined to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, I recall Read More →
Guest commentary: Making lemonade out of lemons
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Grace There’s a stark divide among experts regarding the future of artificial intelligence (AI). While some see it as a surefire path to wealth, others are gripped by the fear that it could become our master. We accept that AI enables machines to perform advanced, humanlike functions and promises breakthroughs in health care, Read More →
Guest commentary: Key Inflection Points for a Late-Stage Tech Startup
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Scott Olmsted & Gabriel Simon The Central Coast is a thriving tech hub, home to some of the world’s leading companies with operations in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. It’s an exciting entrepreneurial ecosystem, dubbed the “Silicon Coast,” for good reason, especially when you include the region also being home to two Read More →
Guest commentary: Seven tips for women to prepare their pitch presentation
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Lois Phillips Pitching a bold idea has the potential to advance your career and can be lucrative. An innovative product, service, or operational improvement can benefit everyone. In today’s complex, uncertain world, organizations need to create a culture in which it’s safe to offer ways to shake things up, be more efficient, find new Read More →
Guest commentary: Wing it and risk it: Six tips for women speakers
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Lois Phillips As a woman with something to say, you need to be well prepared to gain credibility as the voice of authority, which has traditionally been a man’s voice. A presentation that flounders — that’s redundant, ignores a current reality or presents inaccurate information — can undermine not only your present authority but Read More →
Guest commentary: A solid F: The grade most Americans and AI earn on retirement literacy
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy John Grace Let me take a moment to set the stage. Do you think you are an above-average driver, as most people do? We have known for some time that people tend to rank themselves imperfectly. While some are sure they are better than average at a skill, others know they are much worse. Read More →
