Description: Ride-hailing apps are scrambling to grab market share as demographics shift and smartphones proliferate. Source: Forbes.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2015 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/liyanchen/2015/09/09/uber-wants-to-conquer-the-world-but-these-companies-are-fighting-back-map/ Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the global competition between ride sharing companies? How can any one of these firms differentiate themselves in the local marketplace?

Description: Fortune’s Peter Elkind sits down with Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney to talk about his newest movie on the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1JQbDS3 Questions for Discussions: As a corporate leader, how is Steve Jobs described in this interview? What is the… Read more »

Description: Emeryville, California has the highest minimum wage in the country at $14.44/hr. It will rise to $16 by 2019. CNNMoney’s Vanessa Yurkevich finds out how small businesses are making it work. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/economy/2015/09/03/highest-minimum-wage-america.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: According to the report, what are the consequences of… Read more »

Description: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says reports that Apple is considering original programming are “not that big a deal.” He’s focused on great shows and expanding in Asia. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 02, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2015/09/02/netflix-ceo-apple-japan.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Describe the strategic plans for growing Netflix? How do you think the industry… Read more »

Description: At issue is whether Uber drivers in California were misclassified as independent contractors. By not classifying drivers as employees, Uber saves money by not having to pay minimum wage or payroll taxes. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 02, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1JyuWeW Questions for Discussions: What are the benefits to Uber if drivers… Read more »

Description: China’s once-embattled ZTE almost doubled its share in 15 months Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-03/zte-s-cheap-phones-quietly-winning-the-u-s- Questions for Discussions: Why are these devices making such headway into the U.S. marketplace? What does this trend suggest about the industry’s future?

Description: James E. Lillie, CEO of Jarden Corporation, which owns such beloved products as Ball jars and Crock Pots, tells Fortune’s Susie Gharib why listening to employees is the most important leadership skill. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: August 25, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1V7QMNE Questions for discussion: What does James E. Lillie say about leadership?… Read more »

Description: Israel’s booming tech sector has been the pearl of Israel’s economy, but Arab Israeli’s have been excluded from it, according to the Chairman of Babcom. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 27, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2015/08/27/arab-israel-tech-jobs.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the leadership qualities needed to manage a company like Babcom? How would you… Read more »

Description: Avid Life Media chief exec Noel Biderman quits amid hacking scandal. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: August 28, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/08/28/ashley-madison-ceo-steps-down/ Questions for Discussions: How much responsibility for this public relations fiasco do you believe lies with the management of the firm? Do you think the company will recover?

Description: Mickey Drexler, J.Crew Group’s chief executive, keeps bringing up one word: “Heritage.” Source: Bloomberg.com Date: August 28, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-28/why-j-crew-decided-to-ditch-high-fashion Questions for Discussions: How is J. Crew management changing direction? Do you believe it will be successful?