Small and mid-size U.S. manufacturers and their representatives are increasingly confident the Biden administration will support American factories and enact policies that encourage the decoupling of supply chains from China while discouraging U.S. companies from further investing there. But they also understand it will take a lot more than political posturing to make a dent
Data and smart technology are transforming the scope of business intelligence in media and entertainment. But their power depends on making continuous insight accessible across the enterprise. In the rapidly evolving media and entertainment market, insight is what separates leading companies from the rest. Across domains — customer experience, finance, engineering — success depends on
Texas shines once again with the most appealing business climate of any state in the new Chief Executive rankings of “Best and Worst States for Business.” But this year is different from any of the previous 16 in which the Lone Star State has headed our rankings, because Texas has undergone unprecedented adversity lately. Yet
If immersing ourselves in challenging situations can boost our growth, what can we learn from running a 350-kilometre ultramarathon? When I raced the Delirious W.E.S.T. 200-miler along the Bibbulman track in Western Australia, I expected to gain new insights. What astonished me was that running for almost 69 hours primarily led to valuable insights applicable
Elite rower Kate Johnson, fighting injuries sustained months earlier, was competing for a spot on the 2004 Olympic Women’s Eight crew team when her coach asked her whether she saw herself making the squad. She took a deep breath, answered yes and then asked the coach’s opinion. “It doesn’t matter what I think,” he replied,
You’re probably tired of reading about Covid. I’m tired of writing about it. After all, there is so much more to life—and business—than what we’ve endured with this virus. And yet. For those that have led through this time, this last year will prove to be indelible. And it is not over. In the U.S.,
Olivier Poncin, founder of Bali Catamarans What was your background in the industry before you created Bali Catamarans? I’ve always been passionate about sailing boats. When I was young, all my holidays were spent on the water. A few years after completing my studies, in 1983, I had the opportunity with some friends to take
Cryptocurrency folklore has a famous story that dates back to 2008, about a cryptocurrency developer who was hungry for success – and pizza apparently. The story goes that on May 22 of that year, when virtually no one knew what a virtual Bitcoin (BTC) was, software programmer Laszlo Hanyecz offered to trade 10,000 BTC he
Image Credit: Stephane Feugere/WWD The fashion world has yet again lost one of its brightest stars to Covid-19, Alber Elbaz was aged 59 before the coronavirus took him away from his family and friends. Instantly recognisable from his oversized round glasses and bow ties, the celebrated designer has also earned fans with his affable and
Image Credit: Courtesy of Polestar In September of 2020, Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar called on other automakers to be more transparent about their supply chain and production processes. According to Polestar’s CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, the industry hasn’t been the most forthcoming with its consumers regarding the environmental impacts of their products. “That’s not
For more than a year, the global aviation industry has faced its greatest crisis to date and in 2020, it suffered the heaviest losses in history. Like other global carriers, Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo had to adapt quickly to face many challenges – from limitations imposed by countries on domestic and international flights, changes
Over the past five years, the notion of “truth” has become all too flexible and, as a result, trust has been deeply eroded in every institution. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in government, business, NGOs, and media have all dropped over the course of the last year—reaching all-time lows. Some specific results from
In celebration of International Jazz Day, we had the honour of interviewing Mrs Sandra Chang, the Board Director of the Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS). As an avid jazz listener, Mrs Chang wants to bring her love for the music to a wider audience, hence, she aims to transform the city-state into a leading destination for
As per the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s latest data, India has 3,268,710 active coronavirus cases. As of Friday night, close to 211,853 people have died in the country. This is an international public health emergency impacting millions. India makes up for 1.36 billion population which is roughly 17.7% of the world’s population. Based on
Anthony Vaccarello’s runway shows for Saint Laurent have always been known to be grand, spectacular and luring. And this knack for staging an epic show is widely known throughout the fashion world. For the French Maison’s latest Fall/Winter 21 collection, Vaccarello shakes up the bourgeoisie codes with glitzy ’60s-inspired looks in colours running the gamut
High IQ Might Obscure Your Competitive Advantage It’s been 26 years since the publication of Daniel Goleman’s groundbreaking Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Since its original publication in 1995, EQ has been recognized by many as an important aspect of successful leaders. We’ve come to understand as well that high-performing sales
To all but the most hardcore fan, the scene in Texas isn’t pretty right now. The freak mid-February winter storm and collapse of its power system delivered a haymaker and wobbled the Lone Star State in the opinion of CEOs across the country for the first time since the 1980s. Texas’s dominant oil-and-gas business busted
General counsels have evolved to become far more than just corporate lawyers. They are now a core part of executive teams, expected to show expertise in a range of financial and business areas, plus oversee legal and compliance matters. And that’s where trouble may lie. These overworked executives often have an air of infallibility about
Rolls-Royce’s latest bespoke creation was commissioned by Japanese billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa, an entrepreneur, art collector and lover of supercars. The Phantom Oribe was envisioned as part of a pair; a “land jet” meant to complement his newly commissioned private jet. It seems that good things come in pairs for Maezawa. He ordered a new car
When it comes to disruptions in our personal life (such as the death of a loved one, getting divorced or finding out that we are suffering from a disease), the attitude with which we approach such setbacks can play a key role in how successful we are in overcoming them. The same is true for
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