The Polarity AdvantageCrocs is a polarizing brand. Launched in 2002 as a slip-resistant boat shoe, Crocs quickly gained attention for its comfort and…May 17, 2024May 17, 2024
Bootstrapping InsightBusinesses are built on insight. By extension, the most successful businesses are insight machines. Apple, Amazon, Tesla, Alphabet and…May 17, 2024A response icon1May 17, 2024A response icon1
Hidden Value: The Brand-Performance GapI recently came across a fascinating case study of a masterclass in private equity investment — 3G capital’s acquisition of Burger King.May 16, 2024May 16, 2024
The Shape of Great IdeasWhat constitutes a great idea? You know it when you see one. You feel it in your bones. A great idea resonates deeply with you and appeals…May 16, 2024May 16, 2024
In Pursuit of ParadoxParadoxical thinking finds solutions that reconcile opposing ideas.May 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Short-circuit ComplexityThe 2nd law of thermodynamics states that disorder increases over time. Businesses are no exception.May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
The Simplicity AdvantageGoogle, Amazon, X and RobinHood. What do these companies have in common? Once underdogs up against established players, all came to…May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
Manufacturing EmotionsThe most successful companies in the world are in the business of manufacturing emotions. Industry titans like Apple, Hermes, and Coca-Cola…May 14, 2024May 14, 2024
Expansive ThinkingMulti-dimensional Thinking is a superpower. It enables holistic problem solving, paves the way for non-obvious ideas and often produces…May 14, 2024May 14, 2024
The Power of Velocity“Move fast and break things.” The battle cry of Silicon Valley. While this approach has its critics, there’s no denying that it has fueled…May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
