Harvard Business Review

JUNE 17, 2014

In contrast to a family, a professional sports team has a specific mission (to win games and championships), and its members come together to accomplish that mission. In this sense, a business is far more like a sports team than a family. Consider what we can learn from the example of America’s winningest professional sports teams.

Company 17

Company Franchising Sports Long-term 17

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 18, 2015

By 2004, sales and profits were in double digit declines. They’ve never franchised. Intuit develops financial and tax preparation software for small business, accountants and the general public. Nike is known for linking the spirit of American pop culture to sports by capitalizing on the public’s idolization of athletic heroes.

Apparel 100

Apparel Brand Franchising Competitive Advantage 100

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2017

Two developments bear noting. Yet by 2004 its market share was down to 3%. But in the last two contests in which Hillary Clinton has participated, the 2008 primary and the 2016 election, she won on most of these metrics — and lost the elections. Any candidate can communicate directly and instantly with millions of people.

Media 10

Media Advertising Fixed Costs Content 10