In September, Black Enterprise published its annual “Power in the Boardroom” analysis of the S&P 500. Consider the following data from the report: · Amid the S&P 500, there were 474 Black corporate board members at 421 corporations in 2022. …

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey the number of people primarily working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021 due to the pandemic. In the early months, organizations were faced with rapidly ensuring that they had the appropriate technology in place to keep their operations running…

I recently read an article, “3 Ways to Become Indispensable and Future-Proof Your Career”, about the challenges executives face striving to stay relevant and at the top of their fields in today’s turbulent times. Consider some recent data quoted in the article: • Fifty percent of U.S. firms surveyed recently…

Unlike New York’s known thriving art scene, Miami has hidden cultural areas that the media has not discovered. I wanted to get a glimpse of Miami’s art scene and learn the voices of local artists. The best way to find non-touristic places that hold local history is by conversing with…

Like many other industries, the hotel industry has joined the luxury train. There are many new competitors and ownership structures emerging. These include boutiques and collections, family-owned or corporately owned and managed with different ownership strategies. Bulgari, Gucci and Armani are luxury brands that have no hospitality credentials. They have…

Over the past years, I have been travelling the world and meeting ‘people with a vision’ and ‘brands with a purpose’ for my book, ‘Around the World in 80 Brands’. When I send people an email to arrange a first meeting, the first thing they do is Google me. “Who…

I believe a fundamental part of leadership is helping others. Sure, people helped me and I have a responsibility to absolutely help others fulfill their aspirations and I view that as a moral obligation. I think there are a number of ways people like me can accomplish that: there’s the…

The healthcare system in the United States is burdened with inequity, especially in terms of access to healthcare professionals and services. Residents in underserved communities — mainly ethnic and racial minorities of lower economic status — face multiple obstacles in achieving good health. …

Susan R. Schoenfeld, CEO, and Founder of Wealth Legacy Advisors LLC serves as a ‘thought partner’ to families of wealth through personal attention and the human spirit. Susan is an award-winning Thought Leader; she provides guidance on legacy, next-generation, stewardship, governance, leadership succession, and philanthropy. …