Author: Christopher Palma

Nearly two-thirds of family-owned businesses don’t have a succession plan, according to data from employee ownership platform Teamshares. Statistics like these represent a crack in the foundation of business ownership: owners—and critical employees—aren’t ready to have someone take over their roles. “One of the biggest risks to the growth of

Harvard University has announced a landmark decision to eliminate tuition fees for students from families who earn an annual income of $200,000 or less. Students who are accepted into Harvard College, the university’s undergraduate program, will be able to attend tuition free. The prestigious institution, the oldest in the United

The recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by fast-fashion giant Forever 21—its second in just six years—offers business leaders a sobering case study in recognizing when a business model is faltering. On March 16, 2025, according to Reuters, the company announced it would liquidate approximately 350 U.S. stores after failing to

With the new year now in full swing, many busy people are looking to maintain ambitious resolutions that likely include reference to either getting in shape, losing weight or just finally becoming more fit.  Moreover, there is an ever-growing body of evidence and studies that indicate adding daily exercise can

Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence—men, women, entry-level employees and big-time founders and CEOs. Even after the awareness raised by the #MeToo movement, many survivors still fear the repercussions of speaking out against their abusers. But that’s the very thing that can help break the cycle, says Michelle

Life isn’t a cakewalk; the path to success is often paved with challenges, setbacks and moments of doubt. However, under these conditions, the power of determination can push you through all the chaos of life to pursue your passion (and get things done). No matter what the hurdles are on

One of the best ways to improve at something is by learning from someone who’s already done it. Mentorship can be a cheat code to accelerate growth, especially within an organization’s team—top performers can mentor others and thus create a high-performing workplace culture.  Mentorship in corporate America is not new,

In addition to submitting a resume and cover letter, many companies now ask applicants to send in video submissions. A 2021 LinkedIn survey found that 61% of job seekers believed a recorded video might be the next version of the old-school cover letter and 41% percent had already used video

Whether oral or digital, verbal or nonverbal, communication is a fundamental part of our nine-to-five. And while it may seem like a no-brainer, there’s far more to communication in the workplace than meets the eye, and understanding its nuances can make or break a given situation. It’s one thing to

No matter how advanced technology may get, especially in health care environments, every new innovation comes down to one simple premise: You see a problem, and then you solve that problem. And in most medtech cases, that solution is packed with years of next-level genius thinking. As is the case