Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

I emceed concerts with stars like Elvis Presley, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Little Richard, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Simon & Garfunkel, Nelson Riddle, Dionne Warwick and Andre Previn. I have produced videos with stars from Audrey Hepburn to Vincent Price, plus television public service announcements.

Strategic Planning 50

Strategic Planning Planning Ethics Learning-by-Doing 50

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Does stock price accurately reflect intrinsic value? One of the most recent and most trenchant critiques comes from Roger Martin , dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, in his book Fixing the Game (Harvard Business Review Press 2011). Emphasis mine.) And, of course, Steve Jobs.

Short-term 14

Short-term Rogers Long-term Price 14

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2012

There is a much more important change in the global distribution of power underway, and the play for leadership of the World Bank signals that emerging markets will be increasingly bold in asserting their views about the management of the global economy. That's correct so far as it goes —but it doesn't go nearly far enough.

Globalization 11

Globalization Banking Restructuring Politics 11

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

What effect does it have if we innovate? I think there’s a big marketing side to this story, and the ones who were good marketers ultimately succeeded. They believe that they’ll just basically market to their alumni. He’s just a trend analyst. He tries to figure out how the economy actually works.

Open-book 8

Open-book Trends Hammer Credit Rating 8

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

But because true leaders are motivated by loving concern than a desire for personal glory, they are willing to pay the price.&# - Eugene B. Serves their best interests, and in doing so will not always be popular, may not always impress. Disagreement, at this state, stimulates me. But once a decision is made, the debate ends. I Think Not.

Definition 370

Definition Blog Leadership Covey 370

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Yet there’s compelling evidence that bureaucracy creates a significant drag on productivity and organizational resilience and innovation. More freedom and responsibility would mean more initiative, innovation, and institutional flexibility — which would further boost productivity. Here’s the arithmetic.

Cost 8

Cost Bureaucracy GDP Management 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Each of these executives offered plenty of ideas when the discussion turned to promotions, social media tactics, and marketing messages. They seemed to think that designing and managing the customer experience is a marketing function, as if the customer is only associated with marketing, and the store only with operations.

Brand 8

Brand Reis Objective Merchandising 8

HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

Walmart wants customers to know them for low prices, Singapore Airlines customers know them for customer connectivity, Apple customers perceive innovation and Fed Ex customers expect speed. Can you share specific examples of how these capabilities have measurably impacted market value?

Ulrich 52

Ulrich Leadership Diversity Audience 52

Harvard Business Review

MAY 12, 2011

The economy we have today will let you chow down on a supersize McBurger, check derivative prices on your latest smartphone, and drive your giant SUV down the block to buy a McMansion on hypercredit. It's a vision of the good life that I call (a tiny gnat standing on the shoulders of the great Amartya Sen ) hedonic opulence.

GDP 21

GDP Hamel Industry Construction 21