Life transitions involve three phases: the “long goodbye,” in which the person going through the transition mourns the life they’re leaving behind; the “messy middle,” in which the person sheds certain habits, mindsets, and lifestyles and begins to create new ones; and the “new beginning,” in which the person introduces their new self. These phases…
If the transition to WFH wasn’t challenging enough, the transition back to the office may prove even more difficult. Our brains will be looking for familiar routines to “return” to that simply won’t be there. And when that happens, our brains will have to expend extra energy to adjust on the fly. This transition will…
Across industries, there’s a puzzling phenomenon: A talented person who has scored one or more major successes then bombs. The authors’ research, which included a network analysis of projects in the video-game industry, uncovered reasons. And they recommend steps that companies can take to ensure that their stars don’t flame out. If you had to…
Despite the interest in circular supply chains, there are very few functioning examples. The reason for this is that successful circular supply chains tend to be quite local and the products and services involved are made up of a relatively limited number of component — in many ways akin to what we observe in natural…
June 14, 2021 Paul English is an entrepreneur, founder, and philanthropist. But throughout his many career successes, he’s battled internally with his mental health. And along the way, he learned to be more open and honest about his struggles, even when it felt risky. His bipolar disorder creates strengths and weaknesses for him professionally, but…
Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical considerations have caused U.S. political and business leaders to rethink America’s dependence on Asia. The Biden administration has called for bringing manufacturing in critical sectors back to the United States. But to make this happen, U.S.-based manufacturers will need a strong supply base that encompasses North America, Central America, and…
As airline companies prepare for recovery, they have a unique asset to leverage — their loyalty programs. These programs are valuable both from a balance sheet perspective because they can be used as collateral for loan programs and from an income statement perspective. Airlines can use frequent flyer miles in an “a-la-carte options” approach to…
While it might sound contradictory, the U.S. is experiencing higher unemployment numbers and a labor shortage. So how to attract talent in such a labor marketplace? For hourly workers and lower-salaried positions, accessibility is one of the biggest – and often underestimated – drivers of effective recruiting. Research has shown that minor geographic differences in available…
ROCHE IS A strange entity. The Swiss giant is the world’s second-biggest drugmaker and one of big pharma’s most profitable firms. But its largest shareholding group, mostly descended from Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, who founded the company in 1896, is led by André Hoffmann, a nature lover and sustainability advocate who believes that the purpose of…
ACTIVIST INVESTORS have some menacing tools of the trade. First comes the phone call, letting a boss know they have a new arrival on the share register. Then there is the slide deck, enumerating all the failings for which the boss is supposedly responsible. Sometimes the body language when predator and prey meet for the…
