The Art of Action or on the superiority of the “why” organizations over the “how” ones by Stephen Bungay Since the Industrial Revolution, it has been claimed that the command-and-control approach to running a business … Continue reading Command-and-control doesn’t work in military—since the mid 19th century
Harsh winter and the law of unintended consequences
Bureaucracies and icicles lead to victims by Isaac Getz During this December 2010, the municipality of Saint Petersburg has been facing two challenges— both of natural causes. The first has been the nature of the … Continue reading Harsh winter and the law of unintended consequences
Edge magazine believes Freedom Inc is a smart way to work
Get smart by Robert Munro JANUARY, 2011 In today’s challenging marketplace, companies must compete effectively while battling with diminished resources and recruitment freezes. Motivating the existing workforce has become a priority, and many organisations are … Continue reading Edge magazine believes Freedom Inc is a smart way to work
Robert Frost on Growth & the Environment for it
American poet on human growth From Robert Frost’s 1919 “Address to the Amherst Alumni Council”: You remember when teachers began to talk against rote memory. The day of reason came in and they began to say, … Continue reading Robert Frost on Growth & the Environment for it
A Physicist Solves the Fleeting Life of Businesses
A Physicist Solves the City by Johan Lehrer DECEMBER 17, 2010 Earlier, we wrote that 99 percent of large US firms do not survive for 40 years without having been either bankrupt or acquired as … Continue reading A Physicist Solves the Fleeting Life of Businesses
Goodwill, intangible assets, and where they come from
Goodwill, intangible assets, and the right culture When a company is acquired, most often the amount the buyer pays for it is far superior to the value of its tangible—physical and financial—assets. Goodwill is, technically, … Continue reading Goodwill, intangible assets, and where they come from
Robert Frost on men free and equally funny
American poet on freedom and equality This is what Robert Frost wrote in his 1937 address “What became of New England”: In 1897 I was sitting in a class in college when I heard a … Continue reading Robert Frost on men free and equally funny
Finally, the book’s monkeys are appreciated
Creativity? It’s bananas. by Jim Prior 6 OCTOBER 2010 I enjoyed an excellent lunch today with Brian Carney, of The Wall Street Journal in Europe. Brian has co-authored a really superb book, Freedom Inc., on … Continue reading Finally, the book’s monkeys are appreciated
The Hamilton Spectator reviews Freedom, Inc.
Good leadership listens to lower ranks By Jay Robb 7 DECEMBER 2009 A customer’s waiting in line to rent a car at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, and losing his patience. The trainee behind the … Continue reading The Hamilton Spectator reviews Freedom, Inc.
Interview with Sea Smoke Cellars GM
Interview with Victor Gallegos A Long Pour August 26, 2010 Here is how Victor Gallegos, GM of Sea Smoke Cellars, a Freedom Inc prominently featured in our book, answers the first question he’s asked: ALP: … Continue reading Interview with Sea Smoke Cellars GM