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If you’ve ever seen the HBO original series Succession or have heard of the Murdoch family’s succession drama, you might already know that succession planning can get messy. A succession plan needs a lot to succeed, and gaining the support of key stakeholders, such as the board of directors or investors, is essential. When developing […]

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, transparency as a leader has emerged as a key differentiator between good and great leaders. Leaders who embrace transparency create environments centered around trust, inclusivity, authenticity and collaboration. But what exactly does it mean to lead with transparency, and how can it transform teams and organizational culture? In this

Racquel Oden knows about retirement. This U.S. head of wealth, premier and global private banking at HSBC has been in the industry for over 25 years and has always worked with individual investors, supporting their wealth management and asset management needs.  Gen X is up next to retire—and for people in their 40s and 50s,

Page through any celebrity magazine, and you’ll often glimpse a snapshot of a lithe box-office bombshell leaving her boutique (aka pricey) studio Pilates class. Scroll through TikTok, and you might meet the Pink Pilates Princesses—girls who rock pastel athleisure while blending their own juice and practicing planks and double leg stretches. While you’re also interested

Now that everyone carries a camera in their pocket, it can feel like we’re all expected to excel at photography. However, like any art form, taking a good photo isn’t as easy as clicking a button. In an ideal world, a business would have a professional on hand to perfectly capture images for their website

In November 2014, Jason Phillips, a fitness and nutrition trainer, was so broke that he couldn’t afford a cup of coffee. One year later, he banked a million dollars, and after 10 years, he founded Nutritional Coaching Institute and scaled it to a reported $15 million valuation. These days, he’s embarking on a new venture

What does the resume of a successful restaurateur, real estate investor and philanthropist look like? For Atlanta’s Ebony Austin, it looks like working her way up the ladder at Godiva for 12 years, moving from manager to corporate specialist to overseeing store operations. She later became a business development manager for 1-800-Flowers, overseeing all the

In 2025, social media—especially the TikTok revolution—has transformed how people launch and level up their careers. Released in 2016 as a source of quick entertainment, TikTok has evolved and become a career accelerator for millions with the rise of short-form video. With billions of active users globally, TikTok has become a powerful, influential platform in

According to a new study, basic employee benefit packages aren’t cutting it anymore. Instead, employers are prioritizing employees’ physical, mental and financial health through more holistic well-being options.  Nearly 1 in 3 employers expect to expand voluntary benefit offerings by 2027 The study, Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Benchmarks report, highlights the change in employer-provided benefits.

For as long as I can remember, there have been peonies in my life.  Not just the type of flower, mind you, but the exact same flowers. They traveled hundreds of miles and survived multiple moves.  Until writing this article, I didn’t even know why. I just knew that thanks to my family, the peonies