Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Headlined by Malcolm Gladwell (Outliers, Tipping Point) and joined by Simon Sinek (Start with Why?) – who stole the show, Mitch Joel (Six Pixels of Separation), Nilofer Merchant (Rubicon Consulting), and Michael Eisner (former CEO of Disney), the day showcased some amazing ideas, great presenters and inspiration to spare. Ctrl.Alt.Del.

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Management Simon COO Blog 48

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

I developed the concept of integrating Pop Culture Wisdom with management training and business planning over the last 40 years. I emceed concerts with stars like Elvis Presley, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Little Richard, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Simon & Garfunkel, Nelson Riddle, Dionne Warwick and Andre Previn.

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Strategic Planning Planning Ethics Learning-by-Doing 50

Roundtable Talk

JULY 5, 2010

and Piers Morgan got compared to the acid tongued Simon Cowell. It made me wonder what was said about me when I wasn’t in the room and reinforced that management truism: your skills may get you hired, but your behavior will get you fired (or, in this case, derail your chance for promotion). RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet.

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Ryan Career Blog Simon 34

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

There is a danger that even after dealing with the crisis, managers will continue to give short shrift to their nonmarket and other fundamental corporate choices. Managers often think about strategy in narrow terms, engaging consultants to advise on such questions as divisional structures and the restructuring of reporting lines.

Strategy 14

Strategy Politics Short-term Long-term 14