Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

I was struck not only by their disciplined approach but also by their freedom to discover, develop and design within broad operating parameters—conditions I did not typically associate with large, for-profit corporations. It was there that I first became fascinated with the question “what makes a successful organization.” Eich , Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Operation: Starting Gun in Moore, OK, Summer 2013 Photo By: Kirk Jackson, Team Rubicon 1. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I clearly understood that my role as a leader from the rear and as a mentor helped contribute to the success of the team. And, how to be prepared -- physically, mentally and emotionally.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Employees operate within a hierarchy and are well aware of the guidelines that dictate their behavior. The unique blend of idealism, high profit margins, and rapid growth that came with operating the first certified organic national supermarket in the U.S. Amazon’s culture is a tight one, characterized by structure and precision.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2013

In this environment, we must re-examine the basic assumptions that drove our business success in the past, starting with the most basic question of all: why do we even come together in institutions such as firms? Perhaps a new rationale will be required to drive institutional success in the future.

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