Episodes

Privacy is dead, right? Facebook knows everything about you, LinkedIn has documented your entire career and consumer behaviour shows, repeatedly, that people just don't care about privacy, no matter how much they complain about it. Research shows that most U.S. adults — 60 per cent —claim they care about privacy but will barely lift a finger in an effort to make sure it's enforced. Regulations such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and regulations in the US are tr...

The new generation of workers is pushing back. They expect and demand flexibility — benefits, latest technology, like the ability to work remotely, come in late or leave early, or make time for friends and the things they enjoy. And all this is happening while they chat on their phones, using visual images on Instagram, snap chat and other social media. They are re-shaping everything as we know it and reshaping it for us, but the question is are we ready to be re-shaped and how will this happen?...

In leadership, we have many experts, successful people, and those who have not been so successful, but they all have a lot to say, and many of them want to become writers. Many are seeking fame and encouragement because many believe validity and meaning will arrive out of publication. They see fame as offering a measurable amount of worth and competence. But others want to share a story and are not worried about fame. Some of the most famous writers we know, such as Stephen King says that it was...

Influencer marketing has always been around with sports figures recommending various products or commercials that say “9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste”. But times have changed, and Influencer is not only about big brands, but it is also about local businesses. Alongside this, Influencers have also changed, they are no longer only sports figures and celebrities, but the “girl and guy next door” has gotten into the game. Leveraging existing social media influencers, local businesses...

Long ago when I thought about curiosity the first thing that jumped to my mind was the quote Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back', a saying we often heard as children. But today when I think of curiosity, I know that it is constantly cited as a trait that most successful leaders demonstrate. In May 2018, Success Magazine, noted curiosity as one of the top 7 leadership traits leaders can have, stating that “Great leaders are intensely curious about ideas that come from fiel...

When words are well-written in well-written communication they can help define goals, identify problems, promote understanding that can help people arrive at solutions. But we very often do not think about the impact of written communication. It is one of the most effective forms of communication one can use because if you write it correctly it can be understood by all. Written communication can very often be thought of as less personal as compared to oral communication that is why many people d...

As part of the Women in Tech Series, in this episode, we explore the impact innovation and technology is having on our businesses, our personal lives, and society in general. Today we are overwhelmed by data and new technologies, and we pose the question: Are emerging technologies positively or negatively disrupting the existing order of things? Our personal and business lives are touched by technologies such as voice-detection, suggestive searches, facial recognition and more, but where is this...

People very often compare success in sports to success in business and management. This is because we can learn a lot from how athletes train and focus. When you look at high performers across all fields, whether it is a CEO or a Super Bowl quarterback these people do tend to have some common professional characteristics, personality traits, habits, lifestyles, and verbiage. But what we do not see is the mental and physical struggle that goes on and teaches high performers the disciplines that m...

It used to be the only way to recognize a good leader was through their executive abilities or management qualities. When developing leaders, if something was lacking, then we would send that leader into leadership training. Today neuroscience has entered the world of leadership training. Today we are looking at the brain and its relation to leadership behaviors. The brain is very much a social organ and the impact of different types of tasks on the brain can result in different behaviors that m...

In this episode, we have turned the table on Kimberli J. Lewis as she is interviewed by professional writer and editor, Thornton Sully, Editor-in-Chief at A Word with You Press. Thorn talks to Kimberli about her thoughts on diversity, gender roles, life’s importance and many other subjects that are both about business and some that are very personal in nature. It is a fun episode that helps you get to know the host of Leadership Beyond Borders, at a very different level while making the listener...

The advertising and media industries have always fascinated us. As far back as 1961, Rock Hudson, Doris Day and Tony Randall teamed up in a comedy called Lover Come Back. It was about a cocky advertising exec who inadvertently pitches a campaign for a product that doesn’t exist. This movie gave us some surprising insights into the creativity that goes into advertising campaigns, and the behaviors they drive. But the advertising and media industry has changed since 1961, and so have the consumers...

Technology start-ups are like mushrooms in the forest, and unfortunately, 90 percentage of them fail but from the ones that succeed we can learn valuable business lessons. And the lessons that can be learned are not only for other technology companies but also for small and medium businesses. There are 125 million formal micro, small and midsize businesses in the world, including 89 million in emerging markets and they are just as important to the economy as technology start-ups. When you take a...

Gone are the days when executives are just executives and managers are only managers. Leaders are encouraged, even expected, to develop themselves and to more effectively manage their teams and companies. Workers today put in 50 or more hours per week in their job. Managers and executives tend to make about 400 million business trips in a year resulting in the fact that our lives are consumed by our jobs. In todays fiercely competitive business world we are working longer hours, more than many y...

The numerous articles and blogs we read about data and technological inductions show that we are still in a transition and adjustment phase when it comes to the tools we use to search, and one of those tools that is rapidly emerging is voice search. So, are we ready for this? As users we are slowly migrating to voice search while most small and medium businesses are still struggling to optimize their online presence and not even thinking about voice search. Studies show that enterprise companies...

Fashion has always been an important part of how people define themselves and others. It's a powerful tool of influence. First impressions are very often formed because of fashion and we are more likely to trust and even obey orders from people dressed in styles which dictate control, such as uniforms or the power suit. It has to be one of the most influential industries with secure business practices that make us follow trends, follow people, and drive us to confident choices that then define w...

Data is one of the greatest assets of a company, and when information is lost, it can result in substantial costs. Data can be lost several ways, the most common ways are through technology and process errors or external exposure. Firms such as Amazon and Walmart have had customer passwords leaked online, and these are only the significant breaches that we hear about, but there are many more. It also costs time and money to fix a breach. In a 2018 PwC UK report on the state of global information...

In the digital age, it is essential for all businesses to have an online presence. It does not matter if it’s a website, an e-commerce platform, a social media page, or a combination of all three; you need to be online regardless if you conduct business online or not. However, what constitutes an excellent online presence, and what ensures a business can be found online? The answer is content. Have you ever heard the phrase, “content is king”? Well, it's true. Content marketing used to be a way ...

The tech industry takes pride in changing the world of work, but it is further away from achieving gender equality than other industries. Looking at top companies, the leadership positions that women hold waver around 25 %. In school, girls get better grades than boys. So why do women not pursue technology at the university level, where technology has one of the highest gender disparities in course subjects? Is it because there is a lack of role models for women in the technology sector? As part...

Coaching has developed over the years when it used to be considered a from of “punishment” it is now considered a necessary “performance enhancer”. Top CEO’s are proud to say they have coaches, just like top athletes always have. Businesses also need coaches. In today’s global and competitive economy, having someone help you lift either your individual performance or your company results are a must. But there are all kinds of coaching models and finding the right recipe is sometimes hard. In thi...

There is increase worldwide in High Conflict Personalities (HPC). Is it the media, the extreme competition, the global economy, video games and movies or a combination of all of the above? It sometimes seems that HPC, narcissistic and sociopathic behaviours are dominating our boardrooms and the political arena, but we are the ones putting them there. The traits that accompany these personalities have been widely studied, and there is some evidence that these people are more likely to succeed in ...

Hyperconnected and digitally charged organizations have become the norm today, and this has brought with it new challenges. The rules for conducting business have changed and managing constant change is a necessity in our already a volatile and ambiguous world. From dealing with a global economy to changing consumer behaviours, leaders need to be agile in order to hold the competitive advantage, but they also need courage. But how do leaders find courage and what skills do leaders need to lead i...

Body language is something we notice but do not think about,but body language is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions. Our gestures, facial expressions and posture, for instance tell people what we are thinking. Body language can heavily influence how anyone feels about interacting with us, it plays an important role in your career, and affects whether you have a positive or negative impression of you after an interaction. And when we are abl...

Consumer insight is one of the most powerful tools marketers and publishers can hold. Discovering where your audiences are, and their interests and habits can not only allow you to talk to them in the right manner, with the right message, you can engagement them and grow your business. While mobile usage is on the raise, and people engage more and more with their mobile phones, there is one channel that leads the way in getting consumers engaged and that is the APP. Most businesses would love to...

The ‘digital Sector’ is an umbrella term that covers a wide variety of industries – all having a big impact on the way that we live, work and play. Companies that create digital products or are involved in digital advertising must serve a wide and diverse customer base and they need a talent pool that understands this customer base. Their products and messages must be free of ideology, bias or prejudice. That’s why having more diverse teams at every level of development in a digital company mean...