Companies have something called a code of ethics that outlines how they will run their business. Sometimes they refer to this as their code of conduct. There aren’t always laws to govern things like ethics. Therefore, it is up to companies to define some of their...
The following list was created to put all of the most useful information about Apple in one easy to find location: When Was Apple Incorporated? “Apple was incorporated in the state of California on January 3, 1977.” When Apple Went IPO: Apple's initial public...
The following is a list of the estimated value of some of the top companies in 2011. They are listed in order of highest to lowest value. Apple – TechCrunch recently reported that Apple’s value is now worth as much as Microsoft, HP and Dell combined. Valued at over...
via google.com Today Facebook announced its new integration with Skype that will allow video calling and group chatting. Zuckerberg is touting “ease of use” as one of the key benefits of this system. Facebook can now compete with Google+ and their video chat service...
via google.com The movie The Social Network showcased Mark Zuckerberg’s ability to create an enormous business from seemingly nothing. Not all entrepreneurs have been accepted to Harvard like Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates to hit it big. However, having the...
I teach a lot of marketing classes where we talk about product placement. In a recent discussion we were talking about FedEx and the movie Castaway. I read that the company didn’t pay for that mention. I find that hard to believe but I guess it is possible. Product...
Getty Images Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs unveiled plans for the iAd service during a product event in April. image via online.wsj.com This summer Apple introduced iAd, its mobile advertising network for use with iPhone and iTouch. Since I teach a lot of...
In an article in today's WSJ.com, they discuss how there is a war going on within the top technology firms to attract the best employees. To read the full article, click here. As noted in the picture below, Google has over 23,000 employees, Facebook 1700, Zynga 1250...
In a previous blog, I wrote about e-books vs. traditional books. I personally have been happy with using an Ipad to view books and texts. I guess I am not the only one. Cost is still going to be an issue though for many. Check out the following from an NPR.org...
You might have seen today’s mobile computers news article titled: Online education gets serious as iTunes U sees 300 million downloads from Mobile Computing News. Click here for the article. In my book: How to Reinvent Your Career, I list Itunes U as one of many...
They say that to change the mind, the influencer must also change the ‘state of mind’. Pre-suasion may sound like a new term, but it could be the key to optimal persuasion. In this episode, Dr. Diane Hamilton sits down with Dr. Robert Cialdini, widely known as “The...
Many of us are drowning from stress and overwhelm. If we live this thinkable life, it is time to dive into this conversation with Dr. Diane Hamilton and her guest today. In this episode, Marcel Kuhn, the Founder of Unthinkable Mastermind, takes us inside his book,...
The growing dominance of China's tech giants in 5G technology has far-reaching geopolitical consequences. To address this challenge, we need to understand the strategies being used to counter China's dangerous grip on this critical area of tech. In this episode, Jon...
Our guest today is Varian's Senior VP and Head of HR, Livia Freudl. In this latest episode, we discuss work at Varian is focused on shaping the future of oncology by building shorter paths between consultation and treatment. Livia shares her expansive global cultural...
Our guest today is Encore Capital Group's CHRO, Tracy Ting. In this latest episode, we discuss how she spearheaded the creation of a global set of values for Encore. In this episode we also discussed the impact on global employee engagement, metrics for measuring...