by Mario Amaya | Nov 6, 2024 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
Have you ever been in a board meeting where every conversation circles back to tech jargon, from AI to digital ecosystems? Everyone nods along, but you’re only half sure you get it. Well, you’re not alone. Today’s executives face a fast-paced digital world where...
by Mario Amaya | Oct 30, 2024 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News, Uncategorized
The first time I traveled abroad for work was thirty two years ago, and I remember feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. I was representing a global company, but the culture, regulations, and business practices in the country I visited were vastly different...
by Mario Amaya | Oct 24, 2024 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, businesses everywhere faced unprecedented disruption. Companies like Airbnb had to rethink their entire operating models. With global travel halted, Airbnb’s leadership quickly pivoted, focusing instead on local stays and...
by Mario Amaya | Sep 26, 2024 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
The movies Blade Runner, The Terminator, and I, Robot, among others, envisaged a 21st century with flying cars, synthetic humans, and AI capabilities that would dominate and overtake human life. Well, here we are, approaching the year 2030, and things haven’t altered...
by Mario Amaya | Aug 28, 2024 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News, Organizational Culture & HR
In the past, Human Resources (HR) has been more of a support role, focusing mainly on administrative things like payroll, benefits management, and labor law compliance. These days, however, HR plays an indispensable strategic function. HR leaders no longer only guard...
by Mario Amaya | Jul 25, 2024 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
Have you ever felt like your once-stellar career has hit a wall? Like the very term “executive” is now a scarlet letter, branding you as overqualified, outdated, or simply unemployable? If so, you’re not alone. Over the last few years, especially...