Description: Tesla (TSLA) may not have much of a future in the world’s largest electric vehicle market, if one analyst’s predictions pan out. Morgan Stanley’s (MS) Adam Jonas says that CEO Elon Musk’s high-tech automotive company will likely see sales in China plummet to zero by 2030. Source: Finance.Yahoo.com Date: Oct 02, 2020 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-will-have-zero-sales-in-china-by-2030-analyst-203938920.html… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Leadership
As Ellen DeGeneres fights claims of a toxic workplace, here are 3 signs you work in one
Description: On Monday, Ellen DeGeneres addressed allegations made by former employees that her long-running talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” had an internal culture of racism, fear, and intimidation as well as sexual harassment. The allegations gained national attention following a BuzzFeed article that reported on the show’s “toxic work culture” — and three of the show’s high-ranking producers… Read more »
Alphabet Settles Shareholder Suits Over Sexual Harassment Claims
Description: OAKLAND, Calif. — Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has settled a series of shareholder lawsuits over its handling of sexual harassment claims, agreeing to greater oversight by its board of directors in future cases of sexual misconduct and committing to spend $310 million over the next decade on corporate diversity programs. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep… Read more »
Warren Buffett Says 4 Choices in Life Separate the Doers From the Dreamers
Description: Now 90 years young, the Oracle of Omaha is still impressing with important life lessons. Source: INC.com Date: Sep 25, 2020 Link: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/warren-buffett-says-4-choices-in-life-separate-doers-from-dreamers.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the advice presented in the report. What do you think about it?
Ethical business practices shouldn’t be a ‘marketing ploy’: Jessica Alba
Description: Actress Jessica Alba joins ‘Influencers with Andy Serwer’ to discuss the success of The Honest Company. Source: Finance.Yahoo.com Date: Sep 23, 2020 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ethical-business-practices-shouldn-t-100000669.html Questions for discussion: What is Jessica Alba’s opinion about ethical business practice and profitability? After researching The Honest Company online, describe how the firm is different from any other consumer… Read more »
As Main Street crisis worsens, Facebook launches new small business platform
Description: Facebook is increasing its focus on the small business community, launching a new interface called “Business Suite” on Thursday which is targeted at small businesses that have struggled throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Sep 17, 2020 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/17/as-main-street-crisis-worsens-facebook-launches-small-business-hub.html Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the situation at Facebook… Read more »
SPOS #737 – David Burkus On Building Great Teams With Purpose
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – Episode #737 – Host: Mitch Joel. One of the world’s leading business thinkers (and my friend), David Burkus, is a forward-thinking idea machine focused on helping leaders and teams do their best work ever. He is the best-selling author of five books about business and leadership (including The Myths… Read more »
Worried About Disengaged Employees? Make These 7 Changes.
Description: Engagement strategies create happier employees and stronger companies. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Sep 18, 2020 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/355186 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the level of employee engagement? Why do you suppose this is the situation? How can managers increase employee engagement?
How four millennials came out of nowhere to dominate the mobile COVID-19 testing industry
Description: Switch Health has tested hockey players and factory workers and won the support of Rona Ambrose, who sits on the board Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Sep 14, 2020 Link: https://financialpost.com/entrepreneur/small-business/how-four-millennials-came-out-of-nowhere-to-dominate-the-mobile-covid-19-testing-industry/wcm/1253aa3c-d93b-4d10-a516-e73f5d27267d/ Questions for discussion: Explain why the concept succeeded as a venture? What were the critical items in the recipe for success?
The Woman Taking Over TikToc at the Toughest Time
Description: Six weeks ago, as TikTok grappled with escalating tensions between the United States and China, the social media app’s top executives huddled together to figure out their next steps. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 09, 2020 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/technology/tiktok-vanessa-pappas-bytedance.html Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the situation at the firm and how management… Read more »
