Davosians have been raving about Harvard professor and innovation guru Clayton Christensen’s performance on our TIME Davos panel “Leading Through Adversity” on Jan. 23. So I caught up with him in the World Economic Forum’s bustling Congress Center to dig deeper into the root causes of the innovation lull in the U.S.
Keep Your Audience Engaged by Sharing the Stage
Audiences find monologues boring. They’re no longer willing to sit for an hour while a single speaker drones on. The key to getting and holding their attention is having new things continually happen.
It’s Not Me, It’s You: 5 Ways To Avoid Another Horrible Boss
A bad boss can drive you to the brink. How to make sure you never have one again.
Why You Need a Mission Statement
Mission statements may seem overused and unimportant in the scheme of things, but a well-crafted one can help you focus your business.
Hey Kid, Where’s Your Mom? Malls Ratchet Up Restrictions on Unsupervised Teens
Generally speaking, it’s unwise to kick customers — any customers — out of a shopping center. But what if kicking out certain customers increases the likelihood that other, wealthier customers will come to the mall and spend?
Apple Shares Plunge 10% on Slowing Growth, New Product Jitters
For years, Apple consistently beat Wall Street expectations, not only because the company habitually low-balled its financial projections, but also because it was growing at a rate and scale that was virtually unprecedented in …
Should Uncle Sam Be Doing More to Get His Hands on the $1.7 Trillion U.S. Companies Hold Overseas?
We’re once again in the thick of earnings season and not only are U.S. companies reporting solid profits, but many large, multinational firms are also disclosing big cash stockpiles, especially at their foreign subsidiaries
Microsoft and Dell: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?
Waiting for Change: The Battle Over the U.S. Penny
When was the last time you stopped to pick up a penny? Considering most of us consider the one-cent coin almost worthless these days, it’s probably been a while. Still, the U.S. penny persists
Know What Makes Your Company Special
Companies that focus on their unique abilities are best-positioned for growth. But most firms, like most people, aren’t very aware of their extraordinary capabilities, not to mention their extraordinary deficiencies. To achieve growth you need to know what makes your company special.
Ugh, More Airline Fees: Want a Decent Seat on Southwest? Pay Up
Et tu, Southwest? A relative absence of fees and an overall nonelitist, democratic approach to airline travel are among the reasons Southwest Airlines has been so successful. A new fee — $40 to be among the first on the plane …
What the Best Companies Offer Their Employees
Finding and keeping talented people is one of the biggest challenges any company faces. Your HR policies and practices could be one place to look for an edge.