Change: Why Transformational Leadership Matters Now More Than Ever

In a world being transformed by unprecedented change, effective, meaningful leadership is becoming even more essential, just as quickly. That offers historic opportunities, provided we recognize what sort of leaders we need to have.
As our lives become more automated, these are the skills you’ll need

“Soft skills” are notoriously undervalued, but have never been more essential. These techniques can help you refine yours.
How To Weather 3 Critical Business Crises: Personnel, Systemic, And Contextual

As one entrepreneur explains, “crisis management” isn’t a monolithic process or a skill that suits every situation.
So You Want To Be A Private Equity CEO?

Running a private equity portfolio company comes with unique challenges and a high level of stress. Before you take the plunge, make sure you’re cut out for the job.
Want To Increase The Odds Of Your Startup Success? Don’t Forget The Past

Think only of the future and cease analyzing past experience at your own peril.
Developing a Winning Corporate Culture
Faisal Hoque, founder of Shadoka, which develops accelerators and technology solutions for sustainable growth, and author of “Everything Connects: How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation, and Sustainability”, knows what it takes to innovate and disrupt. Both require a degree of discomfort, he admits, but usually wind up paying off in the end.
Achieving Operational Excellence With AI And Machine Learning

A presentation on the fundamentals, roadmap, and capabilities needed for business transformation at the Nextea Innovation Gate Seminar in Milano, Italy.
How Writing Makes You More Successful

Writing allows you to explore who you are. It’s a way to revisit the past, connect with the present, and draw a map for the future.
How To Lead Through Uncertain Times

Here are three critical leadership reminders from Brexit (and from the current US presidential election campaign) that can be immediately applied in any of our organizations (regardless of our political beliefs or affiliations).
HuffPost Live Interview: Why It’s Time To Manage Progress And Not People

Faisal Hoque, founder of Shadoka shares his tips on how to drive progress and productivity with mindful leadership.
CBS News Interview: Workplace Productivity

Faisal Hoque, founder of Shadoka and author of “Survive to Thrive,” shares his insights on how to be resilient and productive in the face of daily stress.
The Three New Rules Of Growth Hacking

How Do The Classic “7PS” Of Marketing Stack Up In The Era Of Social Media?
Huff Post Live Interview: Is Your Job Killing You? What Can You Do About It

Faisal Hoque, founder of Shadoka and author of “Survive to Thrive,” shares his tips on how to stay calm in the face of daily work stress.
Fox5 Interview: How To Succeed In The Gig Economy

Faisal Hoque, founder of Shadoka and author of “Survive to Thrive,” says while anyone can go out on their own, it’s important to do your homework before jumping head-first.
Fast Company eBook: The Small Business Guide to Growth Hacking

Inspiring stories, tangible advice, and compelling lessons from a fearless cast of entrepreneurs. Presented by OPEN Forum from American Express OPEN.
How The Rising Gig Economy Is Reshaping Businesses

Younger workers all around the world now want to work differently than their parents did. Here’s what’s in it for companies.
Why You Probably Are Not Investing Enough In Your Own Advancement

When the odds are long and there’s no help in sight, it’s our own skills that save us.
7 Essential Principles for Growing Your Business

Creating long-term value with limited resources is a huge challenge for entrepreneurs, but it’s hardly a novel one.