Time to Wake up and Smell the CO2
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has just released its 2013 report on the state of our global environmental health. Compiled by 259 authors in 39 countries the report paints a sobering picture of our current situation and the consequences that await us in the future should we fail to act. These are not sensationalized […]
A Leader For All Time
Nelson Mandela has died at age 95. While many still debate his political standpoints, one thing is clear: he was a moral compass for more than just South Africa, his compassion for people reached around the world and influenced statesmen and ordinary people alike. His tenacity and strong will are legendary, part of what has […]
Achieving Long Term Exceptional Performance
Authors Michael E. Raynor and Mumtaz Ahmed have set out to understand what truly great, long-term companies have in common versus the once-off, hero-of-the-moment type companies who might only be around for a short time. As business leaders we are constantly being swayed backwards and forwards by the “latest” thoughts and analysis from business experts. While it’s […]
Cleaning Up The Diaper Business
Turning biodegradable diapers into profits in the US$5.7 billion disposable diaper industry. The lights dim and before an intrigued audience, the latest take on a familiar, everyday consumer good is beamed onto a large screen. The boring, industry-standard color has been replaced with trendy shades of blue, green, pink, red and yellow. The architecture has been […]
