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How Harley-Davidson Used Predictive Analytics to Increase New York Sales Leads by 2,930%
It was winter in New York City and Asaf Jacobi’s Harley-Davidson dealership was selling one or two motorcycles a week. It wasn’t enough.
8 Ways to Get a Difficult Conversation Back on Track
Despite our best intentions, conversations can frequently veer into difficult territory, producing frustration, resentment, and wasted tim..
Your Team Is Brainstorming All Wrong
When your team is tasked with generating ideas to solve a problem, suggesting a brainstorming session is a natural reaction. But does that..
How Leaders Can Push Employees Without Stressing Them Out
One of the most interesting findings of a recent HBR article on team chemistry is that the types of people who become leaders within organ..
Reflecting on David Garvin’s Imprint on Management
David Garvin, who died earlier this month, was by all accounts one of the great Harvard Business School teachers, lighting up the classroo..
Before You Agree to Take on New Work, Ask 3 Questions
During the 2009 recession, I took a high-profile job with a marketing agency. On the surface, it looked like a dream opportunity.
Obsess Over Your Customers, Not Your Rivals
The starting point of most competitive analysis is a question: Who is your competition? But smart leaders and organizations go broader.
The Biggest Mistakes New Executives Make
Organizations invest a lot of time and money in hiring the right CEO or senior executive to set a vision and make the changes in their com..
Your Brain Can Only Take So Much Focus
The ability to focus is an important driver of excellence.
Prevent Burnout by Making Compassion a Habit
“I am sick to death of the ridiculous situations I have to deal with at work.”