Felix Oberholzer-Gee, professor at Harvard Business School, says many organizations spend so much energy on strategy that it overwhelms with conflicting priorities. Instead, he argues companies should simplify and focus on two value drivers: customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction. By aligning strategic initiatives on these alone, leaders make their ... Show More
Jan 20
Ray Dalio on Economic Trends, Investing, and Making Decisions Amid Uncertainty
Over the years, investor Ray Dalio built his hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, into one of the largest in the world. He's done that in part by understanding the history of economic cycles and macroeconomic trends. He's also made shrewd investing and management decisions and sta ... Show More
29m 41s
Nov 2022
71. Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan
<p>As Professor <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/jesper-srensen/">Jesper Sørensen</a> sees it, a winning strategy is the result of conversations, not commands.</p><p>Sørensen says strategy can be directed from the C-suite, but it doesn’t have to be. “Lots of great str ... Show More
28m 8s
Dec 2023
405: New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Rich Horwath — How to Develop Your Strategic Fitness
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 405, an interview with the author of <em>Strategic</em>, Rich Horwath. In his book, Rich delivers an incisive roadmap to help leaders at all levels think, plan, and act strategically to navigate every business challenge they face. T ... Show More
52 m