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The real hero of The Odyssey isn't Odysseus; it’s Telemachus, and every family business should know why....
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Challenging dogmatic narratives in VC, with Fergal Mullen – Part 2
February 20, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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Fergal Mullen's challenges entrenched dogmas in venture capital, urging a more thoughtful and individualized approach...
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The ‘Magnificent Seven’ (M7): Assessing their contribution to the performance of US publicly listed firms
Data from the Crux of Capitalism finds that the ‘Magnificent Seven' “tech” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla – together accounted for 32% of the economic profit of...
Is your investment a force for good? EU rules will help you decide
February 16, 2024 • by Cedric Lombard in Finance • 7 min read
The International Sustainability Standards Board has called for a more integrated approach to reporting, but Cédric Lombard argues that the EU’s new reporting framework already fits the bill for investors seeking to...
Accuracy, bias, copyright: ABC of benefits and pitfalls of AI
February 15, 2024 • by Sarah E. Toms, Amit Joshi in Audio articles • 7 min read
From drug development to finance, the potential of AI for business is enormous, but effective safeguards are needed....
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Navigating luxury in an era of economic uncertainty: Strategies for success
With the global economy facing its slowest growth in three decades, luxury brands are facing challenges from shifting consumer behaviors to geopolitical tensions. Navigating them requires innovative approaches to digitalization at scale....
Demystifying venture capital firms: Extraordinary or regular?
The VC landscape is a nuanced world that combines distinct traits with shared fundamentals. Understanding these nuances is crucial for anyone navigating the complex world of startup investments....
How many firms around the world are in or close to corporate distress?
As interest rates rose in many economies, fears of a “hard landing” grew. We examine whether a tighter monetary policy has translated into more firms going into corporate distress by tracking three...
Adapting, Innovating, and Learning from Failure, with Zhike Lei
February 13, 2024 • by Zhike Lei in Management Cast • 1 min read • Podcast available
Zhike Lei discusses why senior staff need to adapt and play a visible role in driving engagement when failures occur...
Strategic thinking? It’s a brain of two halves
The theme of strategic thinking – and which factors drive sustained success in very volatile environments – comes up time and again in business leadership. But what exactly is strategic thinking? And...
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Solutions for protecting mental health in a changing workplace
Leaders in organizations face unprecedented expectations when caring for the mental well-being of their teams. Building sustainable solutions involves an all-hands-on-deck effort throughout the organization which can pay dividends in productivity and...
Add authenticity if you want to lead with authority and approachability
In today’s high-stakes business world, striking a balance between being approachable and authoritative is tricky. George Kohlrieser explains in seven steps how to become an authentic and effective leader....
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