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Todd Pruzan, HBR Welcome to HBR Video Quick Take. I’m Todd Pruzan, senior editor for research and special projects at Harvard Business Review. As the world sets ambitious sustainability goals, companies are focusing on redefining, and in some cases reinventing, their business operations. By accelerating these efforts, the landscape of work is also being shaped. Today, we’re joined by Charise Le, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Schneider Electric, to discuss how business leaders and their organizations can adapt, thrive, and drive sustainable progress in this era of change. Let’s talk about what’s going on. Charice, thank…
BRIAN KENNY: Here’s a fun fact. Did you know that with 2.1 million employees, Walmart employs more people than the Chinese Liberation Army, which makes it hard to believe that in July of 1962, when Sam and Helen Walden opened their very first store, it was just another mom-and-pop operation. The vast majority of family-owned businesses never reach the incredible heights of Walmart or Ford or Mars, but together, these 5.5 million companies represent 64% of the US GDP and provide 62% of the nation’s jobs. And what’s even more remarkable is that only about 30% of these companies transition…
CURT NICKISCH: Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review. I’m Curt Nickisch. Over my career as a journalist, I’ve experienced how questions lead to insights and stronger connections between people. Sometimes it’s getting someone to say clearly what has to be said. Other times, it’s an avenue to emotional truth or empathy. A question can be strategic, or asked out of idle curiosity. Either way, questions have the power to change your understanding of the world. And on this show, you’ve heard evidence of that over and over in conversations. Guests telling how a simple question gave them…
Panoramic view of the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, USA.Samuel Corum | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesBig banks plan to sue the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress test, people familiar with the matter said. The lawsuit is expected this week and could be filed as early as Tuesday morning, the people said.The Fed’s stress tests are an annual ritual that forces banks to maintain adequate cushions against bad loans and determines the size of stock buybacks and dividends.After markets closed on Monday, the Fed said in a statement that it was considering changes to bank stress tests that…
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No one likes being talked to. People like to feel included in the conversation. When I think back to my time teaching 8th grade, I remember how difficult it was to create a space where real dialogue could take place, rather than just “sit and listen.” I wanted my students to feel heard and valued, something that doesn’t always happen in the classroom or workplace. New research confirms what we all already know: Leadership isn’t about barking orders. It’s about connecting, talking and interacting with people to create meaningful change. What is dialogic leadership? This study by Shiza Khaqan and…
ProPublica is a nonprofit news company that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive the biggest stories as soon as they’re published. New regulations in Thailand will force powdered milk companies to stop advertising, giveaways and discounts on so-called infant milk, but experts say the milk is linked to rising obesity and other health problems among the country’s children. It is said that this may be a contributing factor to the problem. The action follows a ProPublica investigation that revealed how the U.S. worked to undermine Thailand’s last major attempt at a formula advertising ban in 2017. Thai health…
Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Things didn’t look great for proptech investment at the end of Q1 this year. Data from the Center for Real Estate Technology and Innovation (CRETI) found that “investments hit just $1.491 billion in the first quarter of 2024 — a 12.4 percent year-over-year decline from $1.74 billion…
Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. The past year was a turning point for the real estate industry. The National Association of Realtors and major real estate franchisors and brokerages agreed to collectively hand over more than $1 billion to homesellers and their attorneys in order to make antitrust claims related to commission rules go away. TAKE…
Whether you’re refining your business model, mastering new technology, or finding a strategy to take advantage of the next market boom, Inman Connect New York prepares you to take a bold step. The next chapter is about to begin. Please join us. Join us and thousands of other real estate leaders from January 22-24, 2025. The antique lamp above my desk depicts a brave figure holding a globe and riding a turtle. This image reminds me of the “good” people in the real estate industry. They are the ones who are sneaking around behind the scenes of a slow-moving housing…