Recently, we visited a shopping mall (yes, they still exist) near where we live in Northern New Jersey, only to discover that a space that had formerly been a major department store is now a business called “Dopamine Land,” a special drug-free multi-sensory experience dedicated to increasing happiness. In fact, from indoor skydiving to escapeRead More

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As you’re leading your company through the complexities and uncertainties of the business environment, it’s likely that at some point you and your team may face “elephants in the room.” These are the issues that everyone knows about but no one wants to talk about. While elephants can occur in public and private companies, theRead More

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If it seems like the changes in AI have been accelerating, it’s not your imagination. Even since January 2025, AI’s capabilities and functionality are rapidly evolving in areas that impact customer experience, strategy, and the future of work in every industry, and in businesses of all sizes. And the pace of AI evolution is likelyRead More

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With constant change in the world as the norm, we’re all faced with needing to think even bigger. Not only do we need to adapt to lead in the now. At the same time, we need to reimagine what’s possible and build what’s next. One way to do this is by leading to create world-changingRead More

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How do you react when the ground shifts under your feet? In early August, we had two minor earthquakes here in Northern New Jersey. We experienced them as noisy bumps that felt like a big bookcase had toppled over. However, as we spoke with friends and family afterward, we found that some people felt andRead More

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What image comes to your mind when we say, “with all of the changes over the past two years, it seems like we’re living in a whole new world”? Maybe you’re imagining a scene from Disney’s “Aladdin.” Or maybe you’re imagining some other scene. What memories or emotions are you experiencing? This is the powerRead More

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As you’re leading for transformational growth, here’s a question: What do you really want? A hidden challenge for even the most seasoned leaders is gaining clarity around their vision. Maybe you’ve faced this issue too. For instance, you might be considering transforming your company by moving into an emerging market. It seems right to do,Read More

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If, like us, you’re a fan of the Richard Donner/Steven Spielberg cult classic film The Goonies, you may know that 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the film. In honor of that milestone, we’re going back into our archives to revisit the conversation we had in 2015 with one of the child stars of theRead More

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