There’s a moment that sneaks up on you. It doesn’t arrive with flashing lights or a parade. It comes quietly, in the mail. A polite letter from Insurance Corporation of British Columbia that essentially says, “Happy Birthday… now let’s talk about your driving.” This year, I turn 80. And like many of my fellow Boomers, […]
Family businesses thrive on deep personal connections, yet those same ties can become sources of intense strain when professional decisions collide with family dynamics. Disputes over leadership succession, unequal contributions, or clashing strategic directions frequently escalate beyond the boardroom and threaten both the enterprise and longstanding relationships. Increasingly, forward-thinking family enterprises are turning to mediation […]
The phrase ” domestic cat ” is an oxymoron. George Will Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God. Anonymous The cat is the only non-gregarious domestic animal. Francis Galton You call to a dog and the dog will break his neck getting to you. Dogs just want to please. Call a cat […]
Part 2 of a Series: Police Abuse, Accountability, and the Limits of Justice by Mark M. Bello Part 1 of this series established the problem and its history. So, the question becomes: What can someone do if they’ve been abused by law enforcement? The answer is not simple or always satisfying. But victims have some […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Argentina-born, New York-based pianist, composer, and bandleader Emilio Solla. A Latin GRAMMY Award winner and six-time GRAMMY nominee, Emilio dives into his 2026 album Handmade — a powerful statement on the value of human creativity in an age […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Paul Slater, Co-Founder of BillionMinds and author of The AI-Ready Human. Paul spent over a decade at Microsoft leading global digital transformation initiatives, shaping commercial strategy for the company’s $1 billion life sciences business, and authoring […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with authors and leadership consultants Minette Norman and Dr. Karolin Helbig. They first connected online while participating in a certification program focused on psychological safety assessments based on Amy C. Edmondson’s groundbreaking work. Bonding over shared values […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with healthcare innovator, CEO of Sjökort Health & Wellness, Doctor of East Asian Medicine, and licensed acupuncturist Holly Battrum. She helps leaders step out of chaos and reclaim their well-being by blending Traditional East Asian Medicine with […]
If you lead a purpose-driven company, this is an invitation you won’t want to miss. Applications are now open for PurposeBuilt100™, our new annual ranking of the 100 fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in America—a recognition designed to highlight businesses that prove you can scale impact and revenue at the same time. But here’s something important many […]
In today’s high-stakes speaking environments, the most respected communicators are not those who deliver flawless monologues to adoring crowds. They are the ones who can face a skeptical boardroom, a frustrated conference audience, or a room thick with unspoken objections and still move the conversation forward with poise and purpose. Handling challenging audiences has quietly […]
