Companies of every size across the world are basing more of their work around projects, but research shows that nearly two-thirds of those efforts fail. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez has studied projects and project management for decades. He argues that at least some of the blame for these failures lies with executives who misunderstand the fundamentals of projec ... Show More
Jun 2025
The Promises, Pitfalls, and Trade-offs of the Circular Economy
Most businesses are built on a linear model: take, make, and discard. But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate. Weslynne Ashton is a systems scientist and professor at the Illinois Institute of Technolo ... Show More
20m 36s
Dec 2024
507: Decoding M&A: Why 70% of Deals Fail and the Scorecard for Predicting Success
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 507, an interview with the authors of <em>The M&A Failure Trap: Why Most Mergers and Acquisitions Fail and How the Few Succeed,</em> Baruch Lev and Feng Gu.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Baruch Lev and Feng Gu ... Show More
58m 16s
Mar 2025
Winning Before You Build: How Thoughtful Planning and Clear Communication Drive Profitable Projects
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style= "mso-bookmark: _Hlk191652463;">Clint Padgett </span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk191652463;">is the CEO and President of Project Success, Inc., an author and host of <em><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-seri ... Show More
35m 32s
Jul 2025
Why Construction Companies Stop Growing—and How to Fix It
<p dir="ltr">Growth isn't just about bigger projects or tighter timelines; it's about developing leadership. When the leaders try to do everything themselves, struggle to delegate, or are unable to build trust within their teams, it often leads to hitting the ceiling. Emotional i ... Show More
44m 10s
Jul 2025
Ilana Golan x GaryVee: Building a $300M Business the Hard Way
In this episode, GaryVee delivers a direct message to entrepreneurs, side-hustlers, and anyone chasing their "big idea." Most people don’t fail because of a bad plan, they fail because they don’t follow through. This is a raw reminder that business is hard, and the sooner you emb ... Show More
27m 6s