I was consulting with a firm recently. They sought advice concerning their massive growth opportunities. Like most advisory firms today, they were enjoying a solid flow of new clients. Thanks to good networks, they were also attracting talented senior advisers...
I love Netflix. I understand why their shows have earned more Oscar nominations in recent times than all other studios combined. Considering how they have grown from just another DVD rental service to become the world’s largest creator and streamer of quality...
One thing seems clear about the upcoming Australian election. Neither major party has the integrity to prepare us for the inevitable tax increases and spending cuts ahead. Our immature political cycle couldn’t handle it. Australia’s net debt has risen from...
Advice firms start like most things in life – tiny. Like parents and their newborns, tiny firms owe their early years to their founders. They grow client by client, either delivering value or not. The value deliverers attract more clients, service existing...
Sometimes the most powerful approach to growth is “Next!” John Bowen – CEO – CEG Worldwide I first saw John Bowen present in Santa Monica in early 2002. Despite everyone’s development nerves, we were still tight in the aftermath of the...
In late 2017, 31-year-old Miwa Sado tragically died due to karoshi – working too hard. She has become a martyr for the overworked worker. A portent to anyone addicted to activity-driven work habits. ACTIVITY-DRIVEN I see an increasing trend of these habits in...
