When Enron was formed in 1985 through the merger of two natural gas pipeline companies, it became the second largest gas marketer in the America. Over the next decade the firm grew to be a dominant force in the industry and built a sophisticated trading operation that could compete with the biggest New York banks. …
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It seems like every day we see or hear about a breakthrough new discovery that will change everything. Some, like perovskites in solar cells and CRISPR are improvements on existing technologies. Others, like quantum computing and graphene promise to open up new horizons encompassing many applications. Nevertheless, we are still waiting for a true market …
It’s no secret the world is changing – fast. That’s why over 60% of all executives now believe disruption will hit their industries hard in the next year. It doesn’t matter the industry – management consulting, financial services, education. Everyone’s at risk. This is exactly why I recently outlined why “organizational lag” is every company’s …
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Elon Musk‘s typical bravado was on full display Wednesday during Tesla’s first quarter earnings call. The Tesla CEO answered questions boldly and even defiantly at times, at one point going on an anti-media rant and at another point challenging the head of a major competitor. Musk, who tends to respond to criticism with bombast and address …
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In addition to being an important driver of personal health, optimism has been cited as one of the most important qualities of an innovative leader. There’s a pessimistic view, however. Leaders who are too optimistic can actually diminish their team’s morale and productivity. This is because excessive optimism (for example, a “we can do anything” …
Halsey Minor is among one of the latest big names to venture into blockchain. Where the name may be unfamiliar to most people, truth be told Minor helped pioneer the Internet revolution and shaped the future of technology as we know it. His first significant accomplishment was founding the iconic CNET in 1994, known for its …
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Great relationships give live significantly more purpose, and in business, they translate to resources, advice and stability. Trust is at the heart of these connections. These 15 signs are dead giveaways that you’re dealing with a keeper. 1. They are consistent. A trustworthy person will use roughly the same behavior and language in any situation. They …
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“Digital transformation.” It is a buzzy term right now. And it is a big focus in many organizations. You might even be tasked with leading one. But are company leaders considering the full scope of what is needed to successfully transform an enterprise organization? Perhaps not. Research from McKinsey & Company shows that the significant …
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There are countless reasons why you shouldn’t — and just as many reasons why you should. Here’s one to add to your pro list: Self-employed people are happier. Researchers at the Universities of Sheffield and Exeter made this conclusion after reviewing data from 5,000 workers in the U.K., United States, Australia and New Zealand. The …
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Negotiation has a reputation problem. Most people see it as a way to manipulate others to do their bidding. Much of that comes from the way negotiation is portrayed in popular media. The quintessential negotiator is the one who cleverly plays his or her opponent into a corner from which the only out is capitulation. While …
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If you aren’t already aware, Google just refreshed the design of their beloved Gmail, and it’s a really solid improvement. With 1.4 billion users of the email platform, to say that this redesign was a massive undertaking is an understatement–the magnitude of the roll-out is intense. And before we dive in, if you want to …
Candy Crush. Facebook. Twitter. Texting. It’s easy to see why we’re addicted to smartphones, but it’s much tougher to know what to do about it. One person who’s given it plenty of thought is Nest Labs founder Tony Fadell, who’s considered one of the fathers of the iPod for his early work on Apple’s music player. In …
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