In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

Do Less Better practitioners are fanatical about focus and de-complexity; herein lies the secret of their success. Today, 40% of Nike’s revenue comes from apparel and sporting goods. What’s left in apparel and sporting goods is a good strategic fit with Nike’s operations. Farsightedness is essential to effective leadership.

Company 177

Company Apparel Competitive Advantage Long-term 177

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 23, 2023

The use of underdog narratives is a popular leadership tactic that has been proven effective in motivating teams and organizations. Leaders in various industries, such as telecommunications and sports, often employ these narratives to create a compelling story of overcoming adversity and achieving success against the odds.

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Motivation Team Telecommunications Apparel 52

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 18, 2015

Back in the ‘90s, LEGO had cluttered its corporate structure with the complexity that comes with acquiring a variety of businesses from apparel to theme parks. Intuit is successful because they bring their ‘do less better’ cultural ethic to their customers. By 2004, sales and profits were in double digit declines.

Apparel 100

Apparel Brand Franchising Competitive Advantage 100