The partnership between a thought leader and a thought partner is of great importance since both play roles that are vital for a business’s growth. Although both positions may sound similar, they have distinct roles. A thought leader is an “individual with industry expertise who creates engaging and quality content…

Healthcare leaders adopt different practices to form effective healthcare provider teams. These leaders play an important role in enhancing team members’ productivity as well as patient outcomes. For example, contemporary leaders understand the significant impact of leading by example. They are aware that how they conduct themselves influences their team-members…

Earlier this month, McKinsey & Company published a report, The Future of Payments in Africa, and I found it to be quite informative as a professional working in the payment ecosystem on the continent. Africa’s domestic payments revenues are growing almost 3 times as fast as global payments with an…

In order to have a healthy and productive work environment, a stable and positive company culture needs to exist in the beginning. As a driver of positive change, I believe that company culture is the glue that holds employees and the company together. It gives a clear alignment for employees…

Higher education and career readiness are essential tools in preparing students for lifelong learning and success in the world of work. Yet women and minorities still face systemic challenges in both areas. We’re in conversation with Cynthia Plouché, a seasoned financial services executive, board leader, and education advocate, about her…

In the ongoing debate about U.S. health care, our system is often compared with other systems worldwide. Many are alarmed that the U.S. …

Healthcare providers examine, assess and approach patients in vastly different ways. These variations can be attribute to the differences in experience, expertise or even background which leads them to pay attention to specific signals or cues. …

In the aftermath of the pandemic, we’ve witnessed what’s been called “The Great Reevaluation.” Employees are reevaluating their priorities, and for many, that’s led to a decision to change employers. A survey by Microsoft found the wave of job-changing is often tied to dissatisfaction with leaders and the ways they’ve…

Women encounter several inequities in the business world compared to men. Such unconscious gender bias is still prevalent and hinders women’s advancement and growth into corporate leadership. That bias is reflected during hiring, promotions, and training where women tend to experience more discrimination than men. …