
CPR: taking the stress out of practicing public speakingÂ
Practicing a speech is intimidating. Not only do you have to know your stuff, but you also have to think about your structure, your gestures, and your audience. Here’s how to use...
by Howard H. Yu Published October 19, 2021 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
The key driver to success in a changing world is whether a company can jump from one core competency to another before their competition, something I call a company’s ability to LEAP. This requires the ability to know whether your industry is about to be disrupted (or maybe is already in the disruption process). That can be a daunting prescription for some, but you can take a systematic approach to determining what the future of your industry looks like.
Consider these four factors:
These four considerations will give you a good idea about how urgent it is that you LEAP.
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LEAP: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can be Copied by Howard Yu.
LEGO® Chair Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD
Howard Yu, hailing from Hong Kong, holds the title of LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD. He leads the Center for Future Readiness, founded in 2020 with support from the LEGO Brand Group, to guide companies through strategic transformation. Recognized globally for his expertise, he was honored in 2023 with the Thinkers50 Strategy Award, recognizing his substantial contributions to management strategy and future readiness. At IMD, Howard directs the Strategy for Future Readiness program.
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