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Leadership

Business Practitioners Need a Field

In every science, there is a field that assesses theory and approaches, and reaches a conclusion about which are to be accepted. In the realms of medicine and physics, scientists—diligent

Career

4 Reasons Why Middle Managers Need Executive Coaching

Middle managers are quite literally the middle ground between employers and employees. Managers at this level of an organization are often tasked to coordinate inter-departmental work, monitor employee performance, and

Matt Abrahams on the Outthinkers Podcast
Career

Strategic Communication Tips for Effective Leadership

Matt Abrahams, leading expert in strategic communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach joined the Outthinkers Podcast to discuss the importance of audience-centric communication,

Key Takeaways from the Thinkers50 Awards Gala
Artificial Intelligence

Key Takeaways from the Thinkers50 Awards Gala

Hi Outthinkers, Every two years, a leading group of management thinkers from around the globe convenes for a special event: the Thinkers50 Awards Gala. The aim of the event is

Digital Transformation

The Evolution of Platforms with Daniel Trabucchi

Which companies come to mind when you think of a platform model? In business today, we often associate the term “platform” with big tech companies like Amazon, Uber, and Airbnb.

intrapreneurship

Top 10 Trends for Intrapreneurs

In an environment of external uncertainty and internal resource constraints, the role of intrapreneurs—those leaders driving innovation from within organizations—is more critical than ever. At Outthinker Networks, we are fortunate

Dorie Clark
Artificial Intelligence

Crafting a Powerful Personal Brand in the Age of AI

In a world where artificial intelligence and technology are making unprecedented strides in the future of work and content creation, getting seen and heard is more challenging than ever. Bestselling

Featured

3 Brand New Resources from Outthinker Networks

Greetings Outthinkers, It’s been an exciting week for us at Outthinker Networks, and we’re thrilled to share some major updates with our valued community: 1. HBR Article: Is Organizational Hierarchy Getting

Strategy

Is Your Strategy a Joke?

Throughout the year, I have the privilege of engaging in insightful conversations with members of our Outthinker Network of strategy leaders. These remarkable individuals are not only strategists; they are

Digital Transformation

Unraveling Digital Transformation with Michael Lenox

In a rapidly evolving landscape driven by technological advancements, the world of business is witnessing a paradigm shift. For business leaders, understanding the core technologies underlying this transformation and the

Strategy

Navigating Complexity and Uncertainty with Agility

Companies today exist in an era of accelerated change. Competitive lines are being redrawn at lightning speed as entire industries are disrupted seemingly overnight. In this environment, the old rules

Innovation

Big A** Insights for Business Model Innovation

In the early 1990s, most large industrial facilities and warehouses in Dallas were hot, literally. They didn’t have air conditioning and left the engineers and workers inside drenched in sweat.

Strategy

Four Keys to Attracting Long-Term Investors

As business leaders and strategists, it’s our job to increase the long-term value of our companies. To do so effectively, it helps to understand what experienced investors are looking for

proximity

A Tipping Point for Sustainability

Consumers want sustainable options but few have been willing to pay much to get them. Such has been the conundrum that hinders companies aspiring to pursue more sustainable business strategies. The

Leadership

The Overlooked Dangers of Microstresses at Work

In my recent podcast interview with Rob Cross, co-author of The Microstress Effect with Karen Dillon and co-founder of the research consortium Connected Commons, we dug into the surprising impacts that minor, everyday stresses

Artificial Intelligence

Workforce Ecosystems: Rethinking How We Achieve Goals

Recently on the Outthinkers Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Altman, associate professor of management at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell and guest