The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Already we’ve seen retail demand falling to unprecedented levels, with reduced mobility also causing demand for oil to plummet. This unprecedented situation will claim the lives of many companies, but the fallout will not be felt equally across the economy.

Short-term 119

Short-term Long-term Survey Leadership Styles 119

In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 14, 2011

by John • April 14, 2011 • Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. So, knowing that price fixing is illegal, why would the European executives put their companies and themselves at such risk? April 26, 2011 at 11:20 pm. Human Resources. December 2011. November 2011. Leadership.

Price 100

Price CEO Brand Discount 100

Women on Business

JANUARY 18, 2011

Katrina Markoff launched her gourmet chocolate company in 1998. Instead, she left some of her chocolate samples with the Neiman Marcus buyer, and the next day he called and asked for more, which he left in the company’s break room. Katrina leads her company with a focus on keeping her staff creative and relaxed.

Press Release 133

Press Release Magazine Entrepreneur Discount 133

In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 13, 2011

by John • June 13, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 1 Comment. I’m not arguing against a clear definition of where a company is going and what sets it apart. Yet, companies large and small from start-ups to blue chippers continue to err in crafting compelling, single-minded mantras.

Mission Statement 209

Mission Statement CEO Human Resources Brand 209

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2013

I should know: Many of my former colleagues, friends, and family members mentioned these stereotypes in 2011 when I accepted a job helping launch a new publication covering the business aspects of this emerging sector. Technology, marketing, retail, HVAC, construction, and manufacturing pros. And more are joining every day.

Industry 10

Industry Retail Banking Brand 10

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Validate your worth to the overall company operation. Any company or organization is like a tree. None of the limbs and twigs on each branch (staff-consultants) provide all nourishment required to breed a healthy tree (company). Product-service movement at retail levels. Human resources development.

Budgeting 50

Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Competitive Advantage 50