“Permacrisis” – the 2022 word of the year as selected by the Collins English Dictionary. Defined as “an extended period of instability and insecurity,” the concept of permacrisis “accurately encapsulates today’s world,” according to the Economist magazine. In its forward-looking “World...Read More
It appears to truly be a great idea with a company culture fit. The market looks ready. It’s been bought internally to unanimous acclaim. But after an initial positive reception and an enthusiastic start to scaling up, the idea sputters and suffers a fatal voltage drop. How can this be avoided? When...Read More
As the ancient saying goes, “Of making many books there is no end.” Happily, a companion truism tells us: “one can never have too many books.” But alas, constraints of time comprise the foible. As an annual solution, many august publications (like the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, and the...Read More
The social media network request looked innocent: a young Asian woman from “Singapore” seemed to be looking to expand her technology contacts in America. A quick review of the social media profile showed a seemingly legitimate educational background, listing known universities and work history. You’ve...Read More
It was a healthcare supernova. Founded auspiciously in 1956 with support from a prominent Indy lawyer, a top banking executive, and even the influential publisher of the Indianapolis Star, Winona Memorial Hospital swiftly skyrocketed to become the No. 1 favorite hospital in Indianapolis. After peaking...Read More
Actionable visibility. Believable claims. High degree of trust. Preserving market share. These represent but a few benefits of a strategic public relations and reputation management outreach, even in the midst of economic uncertainty. When a bear market rumbles, CFOs and managers look to converse cash...Read More
Leadership and organizational success today – bearing up under repeated shocks and facing what McKinsey calls “the most challenging environment management teams have ever faced” – requires courageous insight, commitment, and execution to create truly fresh opportunities in a disruptive age of...Read More
While trying to hastily deal with some emails, something just went terribly wrong on your laptop. Your screen just went blank, followed by a message in large type: “Your computer has been encrypted.” As anxiety begins to swell, you think: “This can’t be happening to me – I’m the CEO!” A...Read More
