Business Development

SHRM Frames Employee Experience as Top 2026 HR Priority

SHRM cites employee experience as a top HR priority for 2026, while its vendor directory lists dozens of providers under that category.

The Early Scale: New York's $10B data center plans freeze under moratorium: Bisnow

New York's $10B data center plans freeze under moratorium, as AI health tech sees $335M investment surge.

What If Balance Was Never the Goal?

Loretta Soffe, former Nordstrom exec, explains why balance fails and introduces the Self-Architect Method for sustainable priorities and intentional living.

Wesco's data center sales jumped 45% in Q2 as AI infrastructure demand reshapes B2B distribution

Wesco's data center segment surged 45% in Q2 2026, a signal that AI-driven infrastructure buildout is now a primary revenue engine for industrial distributors.

The Early Scale: Chinese AI Models Now Run 30% of Enterprise Tokens at One-Tenth the Cost

Chinese AI models now handle 30% of enterprise tokens at one-tenth the cost of US rivals. Industrial M&A just hit $173B with mega-deals consuming 56% of deal value. And Salesforce is backing Agentforce with a $1B infrastructure bet. Here's what sharp operators should do about all three.

The Early Scale: AI Data Centers Can't Wait for the Grid as Manufacturers Lack the Plumbing

AI data centers can't wait for the grid. Manufacturers have the tools but not the plumbing. And logistics volatility just got a permanent address. Here's what B2B leaders need to know.

Dr Epps on the Crafted Journey

How Dr. Elvis Epps rebuilt a struggling Palm Beach County high school by focusing on instructional time, team accountability, and community trust.

Ultra runner Luke Sigle built SILO after a chaotic 2 a.m. aid station stop

Luke Sigle founded SILO to solve an aid station problem he experienced running the Grindstone 100.

From Auditor to Accounting Leader: Raquel Hardy's Path at Parkland Health

How audit expertise and internal mobility enable accounting professionals to lead operations at major health systems like Parkland Health and drive sustainable…

How Relationships Build a Career, Deepen Service and Define Purpose

Retired Whitley Penn Chief Growth Officer Felix Lozano on how relationships, proximity, and the courage to say yes built a nearly 40-year accounting career.

What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

Work doesn’t feel the way it used to. Between new tech, changing expectations, and the constant pressure to keep up, a lot of people—even those who look successful on paper—are quietly wondering what’s next. In fact, recent workforce studies suggest a large share of employees feel disengaged or uncertain about their next move, despite…

What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

Andrea Carter shares practical ways to break out of career stagnation and build momentum with intention.

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

Stepping into a leadership role today isn’t just a step up—it’s a shift into constant visibility, where expectations arrive immediately and the margin for error narrows. As organizations flatten structures and demand faster decisions, newly promoted leaders are expected to deliver impact from the outset, often without the space to fully adjust. According to…

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

What newly promoted leaders should do first: seek feedback, lean on mentorship, and decide with intention through a steep learning curve.

Connecting Across Continents: Nishant Kanboina on Collaboration and Learning at TekniPlex’s Global Sales Meeting

Global business gatherings often reveal more than strategy—they uncover the subtle ways culture, collaboration, and perspective shape how work gets done across regions. When professionals from different functions and geographies come together, the real value lies in shared experi

Global Perspectives and Shared Experience: Harshil Mendpara Reflects on the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026 in Mexico City

In an era where global collaboration defines competitive advantage, international sales gatherings have become more than networking events—they’re crucibles for shared knowledge, cross-cultural insight, and accelerated professional growth. Bringing together voices from across con

Exploring Cross-Regional Learning and Sales Innovation with Jeetendra Srivastava at IPS 2026 Mexico City

In an increasingly interconnected business landscape, global collaboration has shifted from being a strategic advantage to an operational necessity. Companies that foster cross-regional dialogue are often the ones that adapt fastest, borrowing insights from diverse markets and tr

A First Global Sales Meeting Experience: Divyesh Maru on Leadership, Learning, and Collaboration at IPS 2026

Global sales meetings are often framed as strategic checkpoints, but their real value lies in the human connections and shared understanding they foster across regions. In an increasingly complex business landscape, aligning finance, operations, and sales through firsthand experi

Building Global Momentum: How Cross-Regional Connections Are Driving Growth at TekniPlex’s IPS Sales Meeting 2026

In an increasingly interconnected global marketplace, the companies that win are those that move beyond transactional relationships and develop a deep understanding of the entire value chain. Knowing not just your customer, but your customer’s customer, unlocks sharper insights,

Tonja Ashley Reflects on Collaboration, Growth, and Standout Leadership at the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

Global sales meetings are often measured by numbers—targets hit, pipelines filled, strategies refined—but their real value lies in the human connections and shared perspective they create across an organization. When teams from different functions come together, especially custom

Building Global Synergy: Jayesh Dave on Learning, Collaboration, and Strategic Clarity at IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

Global organizations are increasingly discovering that alignment across regions is no longer a luxury—it is a competitive necessity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. Events like international sales meetings have evolved beyond routine gatherings into strategic forums where

Success Stories and Strategy Sharing: Ankiit Parikh on the Power of Global Sales Meetings

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the ability for organizations to align across regions has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Events like global sales meetings serve as critical convergence points where diverse perspectives, market insights, and suc

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Vaquero Midstream EVP and CAO Sandra Fendley on why great work, mentorship, and curiosity build a more rewarding career than chasing titles.

Spiral Growth: The Career Strategy That Builds Real Leaders

How "spiral growth" pairs mastery of your core role with cross-functional stretch work to build promotion-ready leaders.

The Next Era of Workplace Safety Demands Stronger Leadership & Higher Safety Standards

Workplace safety is no longer just about meeting regulatory requirements—it’s about fostering a proactive culture of risk management and innovation. With ongoing discussions around the future of OSHA and the rise of AI-driven safety solutions, industries are reevaluating their approach to keeping workers safe. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), workplace fatalities have…