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Some aviators may argue that Flexjet’s ultra-modern fleet of nearly 300 luxury aircraft is key to the company’s exponential growth. Others credit its team, including more than 1,100 experienced pilots ...

It is hard for me to write about collaboration without thinking it is ubiquitous and unworthy of calling attention to, like sunlight or water. High-performing organizations operate collaboratively, ...

John M. Wilson Jr. grew up seeing his father work as a doctor, helping people get and stay well. His life’s work has been focused on helping ponds and lakes do the same. That’s why he calls his ...

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual report, homelessness in America increased by 18 percent in 2024. In addition, family homelessness increased by 39 percent.

You are not just running a business — you are nurturing a dream and building a legacy. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a new small business owner or taking over the family business, incorporating a ...

The SECURE Act, originally passed in 2019, has seen its provisions roll out and take effect in the years since. With the last of its provisions becoming law in 2025, employers should be aware of, and ...

Strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP, is a legal strategy dating back to the 1960s by large corporations and political figures to suppress those speaking out against them. “SLAPP ...

One of my preferred public equity investment strategies is income growth and capital appreciation, along with wide moat quality value growth compounders. This strategy focuses on investing in ...

In this column’s headline, an enigmatic yet whimsical old Polish proverb proclaims that if something negative occurred within your organization and you didn’t cause it, it’s not your problem. Savvy ...