Woody Allen is famous for saying “eighty percent of success is just showing up.” While there is some truth to that statement, just showing up isn’t enough. As leaders in knowledge-based organizations, the true work that we do is work of influence and inspiration. This work occurs in critical moments that I call “strategic conversations” — high…
In the latest Forbes Celebrity 100 issue, Forbes profiles the entertainment empire of Beyonce Knowles. How does she generate $87 million in one year?
In the semiconductor industry, "fabless" chip companies design chips but outsource the manufacturing to contract manufacturers. Can the same be done in the auto industry? Fisker Automotive is trying to do just that — as profiled here. Some very good lessons about business models and strategy:
I would like to extend my personal thanks to the non-TARP Chrysler Lenders. While they are merely doing their jobs – carrying out their fiduciary duty to their investors by asserting established rights under contract law — they deserve a greater thanks for upholding the integrity of the rule of law which underpins our system of free enterprise. It…
How much cash do you have in your pocket right now? Silly question, right? Who carries cash anymore? Isn't it much better to have your cash invested in higher-yielding opportunities? But wait — if you needed more cash today or tomorrow — are you sure you could get it? This reality is why the conventional wisdom…
