Julian Hayes II

1 week ago | forbes.com | Julian Hayes II

May 22, 1996: Mission: Impossible opens in a record-breaking 3,012 theaters. Nearly three decades later, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning posts a franchise-best opening weekend. Since its debut, the Mission: Impossible franchise has become a global cultural force, spanning eight films, five directors, and billions in box office revenue. Sustaining a high level of relevance and commercial success for nearly 30 years isn't easy.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Julian Hayes II

When JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon described truly great leaders, he didn’t cite degrees, titles, or technical skills. Instead, he named Serena Williams, Tom Brady, and Stephen Curry. "Look how they train, what they do to be that good," he said. It’s a simple, unexpected statement—but a revealing one. In Dimon’s world, as in any boardroom or playing field, sustained excellence isn't the result of chance. It's the byproduct of relentless preparation, mostly happening when no one is watching.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Julian Hayes II

Life offers a series of uncomfortable truths, often rooted not in surface-level perception but in our deeper human wiring. One of those truths is that appearance still matters. Whether we're talking about economic, social, or political advantage, there's long been an undercurrent of belief in what's known as "pretty privilege" or beauty bias. In 2025, discussing appearance and leadership in the same breath may seem outdated or offensive.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Julian Hayes II

From geopolitical unrest and trade volatility to market uncertainty and stalled M&A activity, today’s CEOs face no shortage of disruption. Add in the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, which is now transforming every layer of the organizational hierarchy, and the complexity intensifies. This level of turbulence isn't novel, but it has increased in intensity. What worked in 2023 won't work in 2025.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Julian Hayes II

There’s a distinct line in the sand: work pre-COVID and the work world that followed. One of the most significant shifts since the pandemic began has been the rise of remote and hybrid work. Recently, however, many companies have pushed for a return to the office, questioning the effectiveness of remote work. But another pressing conversation isn't just about where people work. It's about how companies compete for top talent. In today's environment, offering a high salary alone won't cut it.