A Letter from a Freedman to His Old MasterThe following is one of my favourite stories from my book, “The Seven Essential Stories Charismatic Leaders Tell,” in the chapter on “The…May 13May 13
I am a Teacher, Just Like YouAn elderly man was approached on the street by a younger man. The young man said, “Hello, Mr. Sheffield, It’s Dan Simpson; you taught me…May 6May 6
The Unlikely Rise of Airbnb: A Tale of Innovation, Grit, and Air MattressesOne idea the pair arrived at was to rent their third bedroom to attendees of a major design conference due to take place soon. Gebbia had…Mar 5Mar 5
The Marlboro Man Misses His LungIn 1924, tobacco giant Philip Morris introduced Marlboro cigarettes and targeted them to the women’s market. But in the 1950s, it was…Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023
The Cobra Effect —Greed, Deception and Snakes in The StreetA Startling Tale of Unintended Consequences in DelhiAug 14, 2023Aug 14, 2023
America, You Have a Math ProblemOverestimating the intelligence of the public usually leads to troubleJul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
No Brown M&Ms — The Hidden Genius in Van Halen’s Contract ClauseRock and Roll bands and super-sized egos usually go hand in hand, and the newspapers are replete with stories of rock star excess. In 1982…May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
The Untold Story of MonopolyA forgotten inventor and the game’s dark psychologyMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
The Daring Rescue of Apple ComputerThe Seductive Power of Values-Based Simplicity: Lessons in Leadership from Apple’s Iconic ComebackMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023
The Tiny Secret to Effortlessly Turn a Speeding 65,000-ton ShipThe Trim Tab Effect: Leadership Lessons from the Queen Elizabeth II Ocean LinerApr 17, 2023Apr 17, 2023