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In October of last year, I wrote a piece outlining why I believe that in business, real culture change means equity. It means that creators of all disciplines and across all genres have ownership of their work and are compensated fairly in exchange for selling that work. If executed properly, …

Rush’s milestone progressive rock album 2112 is the second highest-selling album in the band’s catalog and regularly appears on all-time album ranking lists. Given its place as a cultural touchstone in the pantheon of progressive rock, it’s hard to envision now it almost didn’t get made at all, and when …

I produce media for public health campaigns, and I needed a vocalist for a song. I’m fortunate to know a lot of great singers, but as I flipped through my contacts, I just wasn’t finding the bolt of inspiration I was seeking. So, I did what we all do: I …

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month, there might have been some deeply personal conversations at work about mental health challenges. There has been, I’ve observed, a greater emphasis on vulnerability in the workplace in general. This emphasis has its benefits. For instance, according to survey findings by …

To most people, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are those weird, often abstract and (they think) ugly pieces of digital art that sell for thousands of dollars if not more. On the surface, that seems right. Strange digital artwork of apes, dogs, cats and other abstract images are being sold for a …

Writing a book can be daunting and fulfilling, and therapeutic. Either way, this takes time. The questions below will help you figure out and formulate your book. These were taken both from the process I used to pitch to publishers and from what I learned reviewing (internally) books for Springer …

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital culture, one phenomenon has risen to dizzying heights, captivating millions with its addictive allure — TikTok. This viral video-sharing platform has become a global sensation, its influence permeating every corner of pop culture and shaping the zeitgeist of an entire generation. However, beneath its …

Life as an independent artist can bring unique struggles that not everyone seems to understand. Family members might put pressure on you to get a “real job,” or non-musician friends may ask why you’re always so busy creating content. When you’re chasing something you believe in, it’s important that others …

In today’s dynamic business environment, fostering an outcomes-based culture is essential for companies aiming to remain competitive and innovative. An outcomes-based culture prioritizes achieving specific results over merely completing tasks, thus ensuring that all efforts are aligned with the organization‘s strategic goals. Here are seven actionable strategies that business leaders …

We eat more richly than kings and queens of the past. Imagine the grandeur of Louis XIV’s France, where tables encrusted with gold and gems overflowed with lavish feasts, yet something as simple as fresh grapes in winter remained beyond even the king’s reach. Today, such seasonal delicacies are everyday …