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This is my last article on Amazon – I’m now working on clean energy. So it’s time to use the past to peer into the future. Amazon was originally an almost pure version of the Silicon Valley model for startups – go big as fast as possible, grab market share,...

Risk profiling is an important responsibility of financial advisors. To assess and suggest financial planning, they need every detail from their client, which can affect finances in any way. One of the things finance advisors look into is the degree of risk tolerance. They must ascertain whether and/or how far...

Welcome aboard! Congratulations on having made it up to the top. Becoming a millionaire is not a piece of cake. Anyone who says otherwise fails to comprehend the sheer labor that goes into becoming one. However, amid the fanfare, it is unsurprising to get lost in the dazzle and publicity...

There are two different terms that are used to describe the same test when it comes to the core value based on which this was designed. The terms are ''The Big-5'' or the ''OCEAN'' Test. They are mainly oriented in the work sector, and the idea is to understand each...

Note the question: I am not asking whether a CEO Peer Forum fits you. My question is: Do you have what it takes to make a positive difference in the lives of other CEOs and those they care about? There is no doubt in my mind that you will find...

The United States of America is one of the most sought-after countries—no guesswork for why it is such a favorite. An economic powerhouse with political stability and an international cloud gives the country its place as a formidable player in global politics and economics. However disappointing it may be, the...

When it comes to studying organizations, Henry Mintzberg has been a go-to for some five decades. All in all, Mintzberg has penned some 20 books. If you’re in the field of strategic management or you occupy a space near or in the C-Suite, odds are you’ve got at least one...

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tse  Everybody knows that sustainable productivity requires occasional rest, but it is a hard balance to strike. Given that researchers have found time and again that prolonged stress causes burnout, how can we interrupt work-related...

My grandfather Elmer, a hardworking farmer in rural Iowa, would say one of two things to me every time I left his house. “Don’t take no wooden nickels” or “Don’t get stuck in the mud.” Two sage pieces of advice from a man who raised a beautiful family while working...

No matter how great its product or service, a company cannot thrive without good leadership. By the same token, a floundering company can be revived and made whole – even excellent! – by good leadership. So, what makes for a good leader? Here’s what it’s not: leading is not about...