Napoleon, having conquered a considerable portion of Europe, once said, "The human race is governed by its imagination." He knew the power of a compelling story, perhaps better than any of his contemporaries, and leveraged that into Empire. On today's business battlefield, is imagination less compelling?...
There were 5,127 prototypes. James Dyson spent years of his life and accumulated a mountain of debt before introducing the G-Force cleaner in 1983. By the mid-nineties, Dyson had revolutionized the British vacuum market. What Built Dyson? Dyson's success can be laid squarely at the feet of...
Football is a dynamic game. The situation is always changing. It takes two minutes and a handful of plays to determine the triumph of a teamâor its defeat. The pace and drama inherent in the game contribute directly to the NFL's successâfor even when the...
America's diner is always open the tagline reads, but who is America's diner? Denny's, with its 58 year history and iconic Grand Slam breakfast, is stepping up to claim the title. Embracing a term that was once anathema among foodies, Denny's is changing its...
Sleep. For some people, it's the drug of choice. For others, it's a concession of weakness. Everyone reading these words needs to sleep, regularly and comfortably. Mattress companies are well aware of this. The mattress industry is both crowded and competitiveâand far more dynamic than you...
Wal-Mart has recently announced plans to make its house brands healthier. Responding to pressures to address the nation's obesity crisis, the nation's largest retailer is changing some of their merchandise. Reportedly, the formulas for Wal-Mart's Great Value brand will now contain less salt, sugar, and...
As these words are being written, Egypt is burning. Political upheaval, the likes of which have not been seen for over thirty years, is tearing the country apart. Protesters fill the streets. Americans are being advised to avoid the country, and if they're in Egypt...
CEO Andrew Mason is not having the best week of his career. Groupon, the rapidly growing web phenomenon that delivers localized deal of the day coupons to its membership, ran a series of ads during the Superbowl. They paid top dollar to be in front...
Sportwear company Athleta built its reputation on yoga wear and gym apparel. Customers found the company online, and soon the fledgling firm had a strong following. Strong enough, in fact, to attract the attention of the Gap. Gap purchased the Athleta brand in 2008, hoping...
Do business leaders have a lesson to learn from Lady Gaga? At first glance, it might not appear so, but that's until you learn that the 25 year old singer is well on her way to earning over $100 million in 2011. Forbes Magazine recently...