Jason Sisneros 
The AAirpass Fiasco, In the 1980s, American Airlines found itself facing a new reality – deregulation. With airlines now free to set their own prices and routes, competition became fierce. American, needing a way to stand out and raise some quick cash, hatched a seemingly brilliant plan: the AAirpass. This wasn’t your average frequent flyer … Read more
For any company, running out of cash is the ultimate business nightmare. Cash flow isn’t just a concern for small businesses – it’s the lifeblood that all enterprises must monitor obsessively. A whopping 82 percent of business failures are due to poor cash management. Simply being profitable isn’t enough to guarantee survival. Companies can show impressive earnings … Read more
While the sudden shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic garnered a lot of attention, another emerging trend is the rise of “fractional” or part-time employment for specialized roles and executive-level positions. A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute highlights how the pandemic accelerated workforce trends like automation and e-commerce adoption. This is likely to … Read more
Socks. They’re a basic necessity, but let’s be honest, they can also be a source of frustration. Bunching, slipping, and constant wear-and-tear are all too common. David Heath and Randy Goldberg experienced this while volunteering at a homeless shelter in New York City. They noticed the homeless often lacked proper footwear, including socks. But the … Read more
“There’s magic in the water that draws all men away from the land, that leads them over hills, down creeks and streams and rivers to the sea.” —Herman Melville What happens if you start viewing success not as a battlefield but as a vast, unexplored ocean? That’s the core idea behind Blue Ocean Strategy, a … Read more
The Drunk’s Guide to Business Failure There’s an old story about a drunk stumbling through a dark alley, desperately searching for his lost keys. He shines his flashlight around, peering intently at the ground, muttering to himself. Finally, a policeman approaches and asks, “What seems to be the trouble?” “I lost my keys!” the drunk … Read more
On February 14th, 2021, writer and law professor Michael Perino wrote a Twitter thread about Bonne Maman, the French brand of jam and other sweet treats owned by Andros. The initial narrative captured hearts with its simplicity: an elderly woman expressing her gratitude to a corporation for sheltering her family during the Holocaust. This act … Read more
It started in 2012 with a blunt piece of advice from investor Peter Thiel, who, after dropping a cool $150 million on Airbnb, looked CEO Brian Chesky dead in the eye and said: “Don’t f* up the culture.” Chesky, a little surprised by the colorful language, dug deeper. Thiel explained he loved Airbnb’s culture, but … Read more
As an entrepreneur or business leader, your primary goal is to create an organization that not only survives but thrives at the highest level of excellence. However, many companies plateau at mediocre performance, unable to reach exceptional status. According to organizational psychologist Adam Grant, one key differentiator is identifying and cultivating “giver” employees – those … Read more
There’s a company in California with a unique approach to leadership that seems to be bearing results: Morning Star. Morning Star produces over two million tons of tomato products each year, from tomato sauce and ketchup to diced, whole peeled, and crushed canned tomatoes. But what really sets the company apart is its unusual corporate … Read more