How Conan the Barbarian Saved My Week
In uncertain times, Conan the Barbarian reminds us that resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking are key to navigating our complex world and maintaining optimism for the future.
Strategy
From Silicon Valley to French Green Politics: My Nuanced View on Consumerism and Sustainability
Industries like consumer electronics have brought innovation and improved the quality of life for millions, but there’s valid concern about unchecked consumerism. Here’s a path forward.
Once a French Success Story, Chocolat Poulain Is Now Dying in Private Equity
Threatened by private equity’s approach, Chocolat Poulain, once an iconic French brand, is facing the closure of its last factory in France.
The Barbie Movie: How a Box Office Unicorn Is Rejuvenating an Iconic Brand
See how how Mattel is reviving their relevance and enthusiasm beyond their core targets dusting off a 64-year-old franchise.
Why You Need These Strategic Goals You’ll Likely Never Meet
Strategic goals are your company’s journey to success. Vital to effective decision-making, and to thrive in a complex and dynamic world.
Is a Permissionless Mindset Worth It? Here’s What I’ve Experienced.
Learn how a permissionless mindset can help leaders overcome adversity and build real value for the business.
How To Spot Strategic Thinkers in Your Team. And Why It Matters.
You don’t always need to bring in external consultants to help with strategy. Know how to spot and leverage your best strategic talent.
4 Principles To Beat The Forecasting Experts.
Forecasting is hard, but if you apply these four principles and practice with humility, you can grow from the experience.
A Poly Tale: Build a Strong Vision, Execute Flawlessly, or else!
The Poly story is a great example of how a vision needs to be complemented with flawless execution and a bit of luck!
Don’t Entertain Me – Bring Me Into Healthy Debate Instead!
Unlike what we’re currently witnessing with the French Presidential Election, authentic leaders can rally and engage through healthy debate.
How To Test Your Leadership in Wartime
Wartime and conflicts are especially tough for poor leaders. Assess if you have the five traits required for great leadership!
More or Less. What Is Best?
We’re living in a world of “more”, bringing noise, confusion and frustration. Less could be the solution, but it’s tough to get it right. How can we sort this out?
Get Out of Your Mental Valley!
By exploring options beyond your current mental valley, you’ll be able to discover what’s truly possible and become a stronger innovator.
I Followed Another Runner in the Woods. I Deeply Regret It!
Make sure you focus on solving your customers’ most significant problems instead of obsessing over your competitors!
For Your Product To Succeed, Know Your Market!
For your products to succeed, talk to your customers, know your unique competencies, and study where the competition falls short.
Do You Really Know Who Your Toughest Competitors Are?
Focusing on your direct and look-alike competitors is not enough. See how you can identify adjacent yet more disruptive competition.
Your Obsession with Competition Is Killing You!
Find the right balance between understanding your competitive landscape and solving your customers’ most significant problems.
Are GAFAM Stealing Your Chances of Success in Tech?
You still can succeed as a Tech company, despite the omnipresence of Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft. The key to success is in how unique and targeted you can be.
Top Secrets to Successful Pricing on Amazon
Most companies know they need to succeed on Amazon to accelerate revenue, yet, fear falling into pricing wars and losing profit. Learn how to integrate Amazon into your channel strategy and optimize profit.
How to Survive the Lethal Waves of a Red Ocean!
When you find yourself stuck in a slow-growth, low profit, highly competitive market, you’re in a red ocean. Here’s how you can pivot and shift away with discipline.