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Democratizing shopping for the “many” people
March 4, 2018Our previous post closed with a brief discussion of Ingvar Kamprad’s leadership by example, how he both molded and...
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The source of IKEA’s resourcefulness
February 23, 2018Since the company’s beginnings, IKEA and its founder have been characterized by a strong sense of identity that comes...
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How IKEA’s core values are connected with its creator’s origins
February 16, 2018Last time, I wrote that one of the best examples I have ever found of using personal narrative to...
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The compelling story of IKEA: what’s in a name?
February 9, 2018News that that IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad had passed away—on January 27 at the age of 91—left me a bit...
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What the Democrats still do not understand
December 24, 2017Each week, it seems that something I read provides yet another indication that Democrats in the US are still...
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How Hillary Clinton could have used her ‘ordinary’ past to inspire people
December 15, 2017In the previous post, I discussed how Margaret Thatcher told personal stories of identity—particularly those from her solid middle...
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Personal storytelling is the most effective mechanism for giving others a sense of who we are
July 5, 2017At this point, I must confess that I have surprised even myself, having written far longer than I could...
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Keep Walking
June 23, 2017Last Thursday, following my speaking engagement at the JW Marriott Hotel in Lima, I went for a late afternoon...
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Standing against is less effective than standing for
January 13, 2017As mentioned in the previous post, I would not claim to be a fan of either candidate in the...
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Creating a group culture
February 21, 2014This week, I am teaching a two day seminar to MBA students in Grenoble. As I am working far...