Theodore Kinni is a contributing editor of strategy+business. He also blogs at Reading, Writing re: Management and is @TedKinni on Twitter.
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Does capitalism create social mobility?May 21, 2014 In The Son Also Rises, UC Davis economic historian Gregory Clark tracks surnames over hundreds of years to better understand social mobility.
Christine Bader’s Tales of a Corporate IdealistMay 19, 2014 The former BP policy development manager and U.N. business and human rights advisor on the nuances of promoting social responsibility and sustainability within companies.
What Part of No Don’t You Understand?May 14, 2014 Two new books suggest that how salespeople respond to “no” is a primary determinant in their success.
A Toast to Industry DisruptionMay 7, 2014 In The Craft Beer Revolution, Steve Hindy traces an industry disruption that gives beer drinkers reason to cheer.
Innovation Begins with Three QuestionsApril 8, 2014 In A More Beautiful Question, Warren Berger says that asking “why, what if, and how” can help companies become more efficient and creative.
The Long Road to U.S. Healthcare ReformMarch 25, 2014 In Reinventing American Health Care, professor Ezekiel Emanuel predicts that the benefits of reform are still years away.
Alternative Systems for Corporate SurvivalMarch 19, 2014 John Kotter and Rita Gunther McGrath both argue that change will inevitably overwhelm hierarchical management systems, but their solutions differ.
The Freaky Friday Management TechniqueMarch 12, 2014 In The Hard Thing about Hard Things, VC Ben Horowitz offers a creative solution for resolving conflict among organizational silos.
Outing Gender BiasMarch 5, 2014 In What Works for Women at Work, Joan C. Williams and Rachel Dempsey identify four, often unrecognized, patterns of discriminatory attitudes toward women.
Muckraking Is Alive and WellFebruary 26, 2014 In The Watchdog That Didn’t Bark, Dean Starkman rebukes the business press for missing the epic fraud that led to the Great Recession.
Zachary Shore on How to Predict the FutureFebruary 24, 2014 A historian’s approach to strategic empathy can help you anticipate your rivals’ next moves.
A Sucker’s Bet in SochiFebruary 19, 2014 After reading the International Handbook on the Economics of Mega Sporting Events, it’s hard to see how Russia will benefit from hosting the Winter Olympics.
Rita Gunther McGrath on the End of Competitive AdvantageFebruary 17, 2014 The Columbia Business School professor says the era of sustainable competitive advantage is being replaced by an age of flexibility. Are you ready?
How’s Your Brand’s Love Life?February 12, 2014 Consultant and author Tim Halloran thinks it’s time to inject some romance into brand marketing.
Employee Management in the “Big Data” EraFebruary 5, 2014 According to the authors of The Decoded Company, it’s time to know your employees better than your customers.
Improvisational SellingJanuary 29, 2014 Steve Yastrow says improvisation is a far more effective sales tool than the hackneyed pitch—but there are limitations.
Fiddling at Davos, as Capitalism BurnsJanuary 22, 2014 If the authors of Does Capitalism Have a Future? are right, this year’s WEF attendees should take a hard look at business as usual.
Beware the “CEO Bubble”January 15, 2014 Former Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski paid an unjustly high price for the crime of losing perspective, according to a new book by Catherine S. Neal.
New Year’s Resolution: Become a Thought LeaderJanuary 8, 2014 A study guide for aspiring gurus.
The Price and Prize of Strategic PartneringDecember 23, 2013 Successful collaborations create transformational value, according to BP executive Luc Bardin.
How Apple Built Its Design Capability December 18, 2013 A new biography of Apple design chief Jony Ive offers valuable lessons to leaders seeking to develop strategic capabilities.
How Creepy Is Your Company?December 11, 2013 In The Circle, novelist Dave Eggers creates a techno-dystopia that does a better job of driving home the dangers of digitization than any nonfiction polemic to date.
Make Big BetsDecember 4, 2013 Harvard Business School professor Anita Elberse argues that making a few big gambles may be a safer long-term strategy than sticking to small investments.
Best Business Books 2013December 2, 2013 Our annual review of the year’s best business books. See also Best Business Books 2013—in Pictures.
Seeking Scale in the Maker MovementNovember 26, 2013 Mark Hatch, the CEO of TechShop, is betting that the new wave of high-tech DIY will bolster innovation and the growth of this nascent industry.
A Call for True Machiavellian LeadershipNovember 20, 2013 According to scholar Maurizio Viroli, leaders cited The Prince as a rationale for unethical behavior for far too long. Accomplish something great instead.
Tapping into Your Inner Creative November 13, 2013 Tom and David Kelley of IDEO show readers how to channel the creativity they never knew they had.
From Halfway around the World to a Store Near You November 6, 2013 Journalist and author Rose George recounts her voyage on a container ship, transporting goods across the globe.
Two Books That Will Make You a Better LeaderOctober 30, 2013 Edgar Schein can teach you to be a better helper and more effective questioner—skills that are essential to your leadership success.
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