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The Future Of The Automotive Industry: Segway’s CFO Brian Cohen Shares His Views

In this Leadership Interview by Selker Leadership, Brian Cohen, Segway's CFO, shares his views and insights into Segway's strategic partnership with GM and its potential impact, the systemic reasons that have contributed to the U.S. auto industry's decline, and the actions which need to be taken by the U.S. and global automotive industry to have both positive economic and ecological impact.READ»

Welcome to the New Work+Life Flex Normal

Last year an economic bomb detonated and laid to waste the rules and institutions that have guided our decisions related to work, life and business for generations.  Shell-shocked and disoriented, we’re starting to emerge ...READ»

Eco Innovation in Tough Times

I was sitting with executives from a company in the lifecycle assessment space this morning.  As we were discussing the industry trends, I couldn’t help thinking about recent articles I’d read in the Wall Street Journal.  ...READ»

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So if the Global Economy stresses teamwork and collaboration, then why are resumes all about individual accomplishments?

With all the talk about the necessity for teamwork and collaboration given the further decentralizing of the Global Economy . . . then why are resumes all about marketing our individual accomplishments? As an Executive Recruiter, ...READ»

Special Report: China Storms Africa

With its resource-hungry push into the sub-Sahara, Beijing puts the planet to the test.READ»

China Surpasses U.S. as Leader in Sub-Sahara

That the West is losing the sub-Sahara does not come as news in Africa itself. One leader after another has been explicit on this point, from Senegal's president ("Today, it is very clear that Europe is close to losing the ...READ»