Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and revived a human social unit from the distant past: tribes. Founded on shared ideas and values, tribes give ordinary people the power to lead and make big change. He urges us to do so. This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was…
Network effects are the strongest defensibility remaining in the digital age. There are many types of network effects, but not all are created equal. We created the NFX Map to help Founders understand the nuances and help them build more defensible companies.
by Richard E. Nisbett A “landmark book” (Robert J. Sternberg, president of the American Psychological Association) by one of the world’s preeminent psychologists that proves human behavior is not “hard-wired” but a function of culture. Everyone knows that while different cultures think about the world differently, they use the same equipment for doing their thinking. But…
by Erin Meyer An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians…
by Jim Collins, Jerry I. Porras “This is not a book about charismatic visionary leaders. It is not about visionary product concepts or visionary products or visionary market insights. Nor is it about just having a corporate vision. This is a book about something far more important, enduring, and substantial. This is a book about visionary companies.”…