In the early 1990s, most large industrial facilities and warehouses in Dallas were hot, literally. They didn’t have air conditioning and left the engineers and workers inside drenched in sweat. Carey Smith, an entrepreneur who had grown up in unairconditioned homes, spotted a business problem he could solve. Throughout his childhood, his family would spray […]
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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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As business leaders and strategists, it’s our job to increase the long-term value of our companies. To do so effectively, it helps to understand what experienced investors are looking for when assessing an organization’s attractiveness and future success potential. That’s why I invited Ralph Birchmeier, an investment veteran with decades of experience analyzing and investing
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Consumers want sustainable options but few have been willing to pay much to get them. Such has been the conundrum that hinders companies aspiring to pursue more sustainable business strategies. The formula doesn’t balance. It pits financial interests against societal wellbeing, a dilemma that complicates a company’s calculus with investors, partners, suppliers, channels, and regulators.
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In my recent podcast interview with Rob Cross, co-author of The Microstress Effect with Karen Dillon and co-founder of the research consortium Connected Commons, we dug into the surprising impacts that minor, everyday stresses can have on employees’ health, engagement, and organizations’ effectiveness. While massive crises understandably capture our attention and cause stress, Cross’ research shows that it’s actually
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Recently on the Outthinkers Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Altman, associate professor of management at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell and guest editor of the MIT Sloan Management Review Future of the Workforce project, about her research on workforce ecosystems. She shared a fascinating new lens for
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There’s something special about firsts. They’re often the ones we honor and hold in high esteem—Kleenex was the first facial tissue, and now the brand is a household name. Amazon, the first online bookstore, is now typically our first stop for any ecommerce product. Firsts enjoy an early advantage while others race to catch up.
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The metaverse presents an exciting new frontier for brands to engage consumers in digital experiences. But many companies are still trying to wrap their heads around exactly what the metaverse is and the opportunities it presents. Marc Beckman, Co-Founder and CEO of DMA United, the award-winning advertising agency positioned at the center of style and
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At Outthinker Networks, we are fortunate to discover the latest publications in strategy and innovation through our community of strategists, intrapreneurs, and thought leaders. We continually review newly released books for our podcast episodes, research, and strategy and innovation roundtables. We also speak with heads of strategy and those leading transformation in large enterprises about
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Throughout history, industry expertise has been a fundamental asset that distinguishes exceptional leaders from their counterparts. It has provided leaders with credibility, informed decision-making capabilities, and influence. This continues to be true today.
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