In every science, there is a field that assesses theory and approaches, and reaches a conclusion about which are to be accepted. In the realms of medicine and physics, scientists—diligent seekers of truth—hypothesize, offer proof, experiment, and reach consensus. They proclaim with authority: “This medicine is ok to prescribe,” or “This theory is dominant.”
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Shannon Banks, managing director of Be Leadership and author of the new book, Because: 12 Essential Skills for Connecting How You Lead With Why, joined the Outthinkers Podcast to share her perspectives on social leadership, including how individual purpose links to company purpose and why developing key skills in leaders is critical for organizations to
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Last week, 40 heads of strategy, intrapreneurs, and thought leaders convened in New York City for Outthinker Networks’ Executive Summit, hosted by BNY Mellon. Attendees discussed Leveraging Generative AI for Strategic Advantage and Innovation Portfolio Management/Resource Allocation with special guest Rita McGrath, strategic advisor and Columbia Business School professor.
Middle managers are quite literally the middle ground between employers and employees. Managers at this level of an organization are often tasked to coordinate inter-departmental work, monitor employee performance, and answer to those in the C-suite. Serving as a buffer between top-level leadership and everyone else in the company, it’s no wonder that middle managers
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Matt Abrahams, leading expert in strategic communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach joined the Outthinkers Podcast to discuss the importance of audience-centric communication, the role of structure in effective messaging, and practical tips for improving your daily communication skills. This summary provides a snapshot of key takeaways from
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Hi Outthinkers, Every two years, a leading group of management thinkers from around the globe convenes for a special event: the Thinkers50 Awards Gala. The aim of the event is to celebrate those who are pushing the envelope in management thinking and to provide a forum to share the current top ideas in business and
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Pricing is a critical component of your success as an organization. Get it right, and you firmly establish your value in the eyes of your customer. Get it wrong, and you might end up stuck on a rollercoaster, attempting to adjust and prove your worth.
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You’re presenting to your boss today. There’s a wireless clicker in your sweaty palm. You’re conjuring up images of Steve Jobs wowing his crowd, praying you won’t be stumped by an unexpected question. This is a key inflection point in your career. If they say yes, your payoff is three years of the thrill of
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For many businesses today, the opportunity of joining or building an ecosystem of alliances is important to holistic success.
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I recently had a flashback to my college days when my friend had just come back from a job interview. The interviewer had asked him, “What’s 25 times six divided by two?”
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Bob Muglia is a data technology and business executive, former CEO of Snowflake and past president of Microsoft’s Server and Tools division. A long-time leader in technology, he was on the frontlines of the internet and tech revolution. He joined the Outthinkers Podcast to advocate that, while technology and strategy are important, leaders must maintain
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Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, and intrapreneurs, just like their entrepreneur counterparts, are the driving force behind it within established organizations. However, intrapreneurs often face unique challenges that can demotivate their innovation journey. Today, we’ll delve into one of the top reasons that innovators fail or get demotivated and explore solutions to overcome it.
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