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About Merilee Kern
Forbes Business Council Member Merilee Kern, MBA is an internationally-regarded brand analyst, strategist and futurist who reports on noteworthy industry change makers, movers, shakers and innovators across all B2B and B2C categories. This includes field experts and thought leaders, brands, products, services, destinations and events. Merilee is Founder, Executive Editor and Producer of “The Luxe List” as well as Host of the nationally-syndicated “Savvy Living” TV show. As a prolific business and consumer trends, lifestyle and leisure industry voice of authority and tastemaker, she keeps her finger on the pulse of the marketplace in search of new and innovative must-haves and exemplary experiences at all price points, from the affordable to the extreme—also delving into the minds behind the brands. Her work reaches multi-millions worldwide via broadcast TV (her own shows and copious others on which she appears) as well as a myriad of print and online publications. Connect with her at www.TheLuxeList.com and www.SavvyLiving.tv / Instagram www.Instagram.com/LuxeListReports / Twitter www.Twitter.com/LuxeListReports / Facebook www.Facebook.com/LuxeListReports / LinkedIN www.LinkedIn.com/in/MerileeKern.
HR & Employees

Why Your Employee Approach Can Undermine Business Success

September 14, 2021 Merilee Kern Comments Off on Why Your Employee Approach Can Undermine Business Success

Expert’s game changing performance management strategy a boon for business owners, department heads and human resource managers If you want to be the best and grow your business, not only do you have to hire […]

Franchise

Key Disruptions Rocking the Franchise Space

September 14, 2021 Merilee Kern Comments Off on Key Disruptions Rocking the Franchise Space

Like veritably all businesses in the post pandemic era, those operating in the franchise space are experiencing a wave of major change—as is the franchising trade at large.  Accelerated and elevated adoption of technology; consumer […]

Leadership

The Upside of Unease: Why Comfort Zones Impede Leadership Potential

November 11, 2020 Merilee Kern Comments Off on The Upside of Unease: Why Comfort Zones Impede Leadership Potential

If you are like most individuals, you revel in the ease and relaxation that comes with feeling comfortable at work. Having confidence in your ability to perform a job well—with poise, proficiency and efficiency—provides feelings […]

Business Management

Rut Resolution: 8 Great Ways to Foil Small Business Stagnation to Accelerate Growth

October 22, 2018 Merilee Kern Comments Off on Rut Resolution: 8 Great Ways to Foil Small Business Stagnation to Accelerate Growth

A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed nearly half of all small businesses fail within the first four years of their existence. While there are many proven causes, including owner incompetence, inexperience, fraud and […]

Insurance

Employee Benefits Intel: 5 Key ‘Make or Break’ Life Insurance Trends

January 14, 2017 Merilee Kern Comments Off on Employee Benefits Intel: 5 Key ‘Make or Break’ Life Insurance Trends

New laws, emerging technology, fiscal uncertainty and changing marketplace perceptions are making big impacts on the life insurance industry, changing the landscape for employee benefit programs and end consumers in many ways. This includes everything […]

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