When Gulf Coast Western engages a new prospective partner, the process begins with an unusual question: do you understand the risk? The Dallas oil and gas company, founded in 1970, has made that orientation a deliberate part of how it introduces people to the business and it is one reason […]
Forty years of executive leadership give a person a particular vantage point on how business has changed, and what has stayed stubbornly constant. Michael Polk, who helmed Newell Brands for eight years before taking the top role at Implus, has both perspectives in abundance. The Role Is Changing Polk is […]
One of the more distinctive aspects of Colcom Foundation’s philanthropy is its willingness to engage with immigration as an environmental issue. Founded in 1996 by Cordelia Scaife May, the Foundation has long maintained that immigration levels affect population size, and that population size is one of the most consequential variables […]
For Greg Soros, writing children’s books is as much an act of responsibility as it is craft. Over a career spanning more than 16 years, the author has developed a philosophy rooted in two complementary ideas: that children’s books must reflect the readers who pick them up, and that they […]
The Colcom Foundation focuses on building institutional capacity through philanthropic support that emphasizes sustainability, measurable impact, and strategic alignment. Its grants target organizations and initiatives in education, conservation, and community development, providing both funding and technical assistance to enhance organizational effectiveness. Colcom Foundation supports several special programs, including the Conservation […]
Jazwares is approaching a significant organizational milestone as it prepares for a leadership transition that will see founder Judd Zebersky and President Laura Zebersky step down from their roles in March 2026. The planned change comes as the company nears its 30-year anniversary, highlighting a period of reflection on its […]
At a recent industry forum covered by Home Business Magazine, Justin Nelson JP Morgan outlined a practical framework for integrating neurodiverse professionals into financial services teams. His presentation combined workplace design prescriptions, operational controls, and measurable program governance to address persistent retention and productivity gaps. Nelson emphasized granular job-task analysis […]
Michael Polk’s professional journey exemplifies the ascent from first-generation American beginnings to leadership of organizations with multibillion-dollar footprints. Born to immigrant parents, his formative years instilled a combination of fiscal discipline and a strong emphasis on education, traits that later shaped a career rooted in operational rigor and strategic decision-making. […]
Marcello Genovese on Why Product Development Requires Both Speed and Earned Trust In product development, the pressure to ship fast rarely coexists comfortably with the patience required to build trust — with users, with stakeholders, and across internal teams. Marcello Genovese has spent years navigating exactly that tension, and his […]
Priority Technology’s enterprise payment solutions address the sophisticated requirements of large corporations processing billions of dollars in transactions annually. Enterprise customers demand reliability, security, customization, and dedicated support that standard payment processors cannot consistently provide. Priority’s ability to serve this demanding segment validates its operational capability. Large enterprises have complex […]