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Hot Seat: Jeff Immelt at GE

Leading Blog

I N SEPTEMBER 2001, Jack Welch was a tough act to follow. GE had internal problems, it was overly reliant on GE Capital, and it was not digitally literate and innovative. And in 2001, the economic tailwinds that Welch enjoyed were about to shift. In his twenty years as CEO, GE’s value had risen 4,000 percent.

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Remembering 9/11 | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Mello Here's a link to a post I run each year at this time to make sure that I never forget the tragedy and heroism that took place on September 11, 2001. Join me in THANKS and in prayer for our Patriots, both domestically and abroad, who continue to fight valiently for the Freedoms we all enjoy! I Think Not.

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Catalyst Leadership - Read My First Chapter

Rich Gee Group

Chapter One: Lead Like Bezos In 2001, Amazon faced what should have been a death sentence. Here’s the truth: real innovation is uncomfortable. Creating a Culture of Innovation Amazon’s transformation wasn’t solely Bezos’s doing. He had a team that shared his commitment, a culture that rewarded innovation and resilience.

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The 9 (or 99?) Ps of Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Sander Flaum: Back in 2001, when I was asked to lead a forum in leadership at what is now the Fordham Gabelli Graduate School of Business, the concept was to bring noted leaders (business and otherwise) into a classroom where they could share their experiences and insights with MBA students. Sander Flaum, M.B.A.,

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Are You Using These 4 Steps For Organizational Success?

Tanveer Naseer

If there’s one fault that can be ascribed to Apple’s competition, it’s not their lack of innovation or creativity. Consider, for example, the release of the first iPod by Apple back in October 2001.

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What Prompts Investments In Energy Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

Spurring renewable innovation. The researchers highlight that despite the invasion prompting many countries to double down on renewable innovation, others have responded by doubling down on domestic production of fossil fuels. Instead, it is participation in initiatives like Mission Innovation , which has done. Energy funding.

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Is Being A Digital Nomad Only Possible If You Work In A City?

The Horizons Tracker

The “Free Agent Nation” first proposed by Dan Pink in 2001 was finally here. Polarized labor The research examined the use of online labor platforms, such as UpWork and Fiverr, and found that they tend to mirror the broad polarization of labor markets according to both skills and geography.