Harvard Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2021, researchers at MIT and McKinsey teamed up to ask more than 100 companies how they were using AI in their operations and to learn what separated the highest-performing companies from the rest. They conducted a similar survey in 2023 to see what had changed. They found that the gap between leading companies and the rest had widened; that the payback-period for AI investments was much shorter; and that leading companies were better at identifying and implementing use cases that delivered p

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LSA Global

JANUARY 9, 2025

Mistakes When Designing Core Values Company values often adorn the walls of offices or feature prominently on corporate websites, but turning those words into meaningful team norms can be a significant challenge. Too many companies make mistakes when designing core values. These common mistakes lead to ineffective and watered down platitudes that fail to create the strategically aligned and differentiated behaviors required for values to mean something to the business and the people in the busin

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

Online platforms from Amazon to Goodreads to IMDb tap into the so-called wisdom of the crowd to rate products and experiences. But recent research suggests that more experienced buyers tend to select better products and therefore expect higher quality, which leads them to rate more stringently. This means that higher-quality products could paradoxically receive lower average ratings than their less-sophisticated competitors.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 9, 2025

The cleanup has not even begun because fires are still uncontained. Let’s discuss costs.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

Six actions to take to sustain progress, create profitable growth opportunities, and build a more capable organization.

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Progressus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Top-performing organizations understand that data is a strategic asset that shapes every decision and fuels competitive advantage. Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) allows leaders to navigate uncertainty, respond to real-time changes, and drive transformative growth. For C-suite leaders, integrating data into decision-making goes beyond accessing numbers toward building a culture and infrastructure where insights inform business goals… The post The Power of Data-Driven Decision-Making in

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MishTalk

JANUARY 9, 2025

Consumer credit unexpected declined. But what do we make of it?

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Progressus

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the CEO of a horticulture business, your role goes beyond managing day-to-day operations. Youre tasked with driving growth, setting the strategic vision, and aligning teams to achieve long-term goals. These responsibilities are magnified in an industry as complex and seasonal as horticulture. CEOs need more than instinct or experience to succeedthey need access to… The post The Horticulture CEOs Guide to Driving Profitability and Growth with Data appeared first on Velosio.

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Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

It costs more than you think. Last month, I hit the old stock on the Avery labels in my office cabinet. I had a bunch of things to send out, and off they went. It turns out, who knew, that old labels stop sticking. It’s entirely possible some of my really important packages never got there, but it’s hard to tell. It was certain, though, that the adhesive wasn’t doing its job.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Progressus

JANUARY 9, 2025

As a CEO, your role extends far beyond managing your business’s day-to-day operations. Youre tasked with driving growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring your organization remains competitive in an ever-evolving landscape. In this environment, data is no longer just a tool for tracking progressits the foundation for strategic decision-making and long-term success.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 9, 2025

Much of the EU is struggling to get defense spending up to 2 percent of GDP. 5 percent of GDP has zero chance. Let’s discuss the math.

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