Yesterday I began my review of EnlightenNext magazine and its conscious evolution from a newsletter to a mainstream, glossy publication. EnlightenNext is packed with in-depth articles ranging from business and politics to spirituality ...READ»
I was in my office sorting through mail after a week away from town when I unwrapped a magazine I never ordered. In my hand, it felt like a FastCompany magazine. It was thick, with heavy paper and bright graphics.
But when I flipped ...READ»
Yesterday I started my review of Abiomed and its unique strategic shift to focus on heart recovery. Despite being the first company with a patented and reimbursed artificial heart, Abiomed altered its focus five years ago. After ...READ»
To assist or replace? That was the question that Mike Minogue focused on during his first few weeks as the new chief executive officer of Abiomed (NASDAQ: ABMD), a technology company that created the first artificial heart. A student ...READ»
Over the last several days, I’ve reviewed an up-and-coming company, PetMD. To listen to my full interview with CEO Kim Schinnerer, please click here. Today I want to show yet another way to look at PetMD’s strategy of offering ...READ»
I’m in Redmond, Wash., right now as I write this, running a workshop for Microsoft. And we have been discussing Apple’s motus operandi of locking up some critical resources before it launches a product. Apple employs this tactic ...READ»
Those who have studied conflict in depth all emerge with the same conclusion: the best way to beat your competition is to avoid triggering competition. Sun Tzu and Colonel John Boyd, two military geniuses who dedicated their lives to ...READ»
Sitting around the kitchen table with your friends, one mentions that his dog is sick. Now you, being a dog lover, get concerned. You move the conversation over to the den, where your friends hover around a computer, searching online ...READ»
I just read an interesting article on Yahoo! about Microsoft's Zune. The article expresses some surprise that Microsoft is continuing to support its MP3 player even though it experienced a 54% drop in sales from the Zune and is ...READ»
Following up on my last blog post about the importance of moral force in conflict, we see today a clear and naïve ignorance of this law. While one may win conflict with physical force, sustaining the victory requires immense energy ...READ»
This week Hillary Clinton shared her vision for her role as Secretary of State. For the first time in a long time, I think we are hearing the sounds of an informed approach to conflict. Hillary said, “I believe that American ...READ»
Vodafone Americas Foundation launched a new initiative called the Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project, where we’re seeking to identify and fund the best innovations using wireless related technology to address critical social ...READ»
During my interview with Arthur Keiser, I realized that one of Keiser University’s fundamental values is a focus on teaching, not researching. To listen to the full interview, please click here.
Traditional universities hold a ...READ»
As we look at what makes Keiser University so successful, we must review all the ways it is different from a traditional university. At Keiser, most students have jobs, so they must find a way to complete courses in a timely, ...READ»
Yesterday I started my overview of Keiser University, the leading post-secondary university in Florida. As I mentioned, Keiser was founded by a mother-and-son team that saw a need in adult education. Their brain child, Keiser ...READ»
Thirty years ago, a man named Arthur Keiser embarked on a research study that never truly ended. While working at a state university, he saw a gap between what traditional universities were offering students and what students really ...READ»
"It is more advantageous to conquer nearby enemies, because of geographical reasons, than those far away. So ally yourself temporarily with your distant enemies in spite of political differences.”
—From The Thirty-Six ...READ»
I have to comment quickly on an article the Wall Street Journal ran last week titled "Google Wants Its Own Fast Track on the Web." The article points to a shift in the views of politicians and corporations (including both Google and ...READ»
Over the last three days, I’ve shown how Mikey Dobin and Valley Forge Fabrics have been able to find an unorthodox path, define a niche market and empower its employees. These innovations have helped the company emerge as the ...READ»
As I continue my review of Valley Forge Fabrics, I see they draw upon another tactic used by leaders like Sun Tzu and Jack Welch, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Electric (GE).
To inspire cohesion and ...READ»
Yesterday I started reviewing a very interesting fabric supplier – Valley Forge Fabrics. Mikey Dobin, the senior vice president, shared another theme that I have found with so many “outthinkers” that I interview. They all ...READ»
Few people know Valley Forge Fabrics, but if you’ve ever stayed in a hotel or sat in a hotel lobby, then you have probably experienced the company’s products without even knowing it. This once small, mom-and-pop business now sells ...READ»
“If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand.
If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish.
If you want to take something, you must first allow it to be given.
This is called the ...READ»
Yesterday I started reviewing Kumon, which is celebrating 50 years of educating students across the globe. The company has humble roots but has grown to be the leading tutoring center in the world. Click here to listen to my interview ...READ»
