Marc Emmmer’s “Strategy Page”
Vistage has the best speaker offering for C-Level executives. These subject matter experts not only speak to Vistage Groups in person but offer our members and non-member great high-quality blogs and videos as well. I’m pleased to add long time Vistage Speaker Marc Emmer to my list of “Best Blogs.” (See list at the end of […]
ChatRoom “The End of Pop”…(And Mass Markets)
Boomers will remember a pre-cable era of 3 or 4 TV channels. The “gatekeeper” in distribution has been removed with the advent of the internet, social media and now AI. Seth Godin writes one of the best marketing blogs. His recent short post explains what AI will do to musicians, writers, and other creatives. Mr. Godin muses […]
“Transform, or BE Transformed”
The above graphic offers a suggested checklist of the ten biggest shifts as identified by consulting firm McKinsey and Company that are transforming organizations (whether you want yours to be transformed or not). If any of these intrigue (or scare) you, McKinsey is offering a deeper dive on each in a free download report: “The State of Organizations 2023: Ten Shifts […]
Authenticity: You Know You Have It. Do Your Customers?
The value of authenticity in our company’s offerings is a trait that no one would dispute. But we may be making the mistake of failing to communicate that authenticity because we think everyone sees it. (Hint: often they don’t). But what is authenticity in an offering? A recent article defines it as “staying true to itself. And […]
Lead Into Gold
For centuries, alchemists labored in vain to turn a common element, lead, into a rare one: gold. For executives in the twenty-first century, alchemy resides in how we respond in a crisis. Simon Sinek (author of “Start with Why”) offers a helpful three-minute video lesson in how leaders turn uncertainty into opportunity.
The Party’s Over
The business story dominating the news this week (aside from more layoffs) has been the bankruptcy and likely liquidation and disappearance of retailer Bed, Bath and Beyond’s 360 stores. Less noticed is the potential bankruptcy of another retail icon: Tupperware. In 2018, there was a featured the story of Tupperware. In the 1950s, inventor Earl Tupper’s new food storage product […]
Best Blogs
I resource material for your “edification, enlightenment, and enjoyment” from many sources. I will continue to provide specific recommendations as above for the content I think is worthwhile. But if you don’t find anything to your liking above, check out this list of the best (in my opinion) blogs, websites etc. for the C-Level Executive. I will […]
For Our Friends Outside the C-Level Family
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Econ Recon: “Tug of War”
Tug of War: “The problem with forecasting the economy right now is we have never been in this position before…” writes Dr. Brian Wesbury in a recent blog post. Q1 GDP is still positive at 2.3% and employment is still strong, but Dr. Wesbury warns “The US economy is being tugged in two different directions.” Learn more […]
Why They Get The “Big Bucks”
And while we’re talking about leaders, why does the boss get paid more? It may seem self-evident; it is because he or she is more experienced, makes the rules, is better educated? It’s none of those. A short summary of research into this question reveals why those at the top get top dollar…and why it shouldn’t be a surprising answer.
