Huawei: An Explosive Growth Story
It could be said that Huawei is like the Rorschach Test of global tech companies. How you define them depends on your perspective and...
[Podcast] The Science of Happiness In Family and Business
The quest to discover the secret to happiness has been one which has preoccupied mankind since the dawn of recorded time. Aristotle and the...
Philips: A Legacy of Innovation and Sustainability
When the Philips Corporation launched their sustainability vision in 2012, it was seen by many as a brand new venture into furthering 21st-century technology....
[Podcast] Female Succession in Africa’s Family Businesses
The challenges of succession in a family owned business are as numerous as they are complex. From bridging the generation gap to walking the...
[Podcast] The Eastern Adventures of an Entrepreneurial Family
From the coastal town of Aabenraa in what is now Denmark, two young men, Heinrich Jessen and Jacob Jebsen, whose fathers and grandfathers were sea...
5 Business Lessons From Warren Buffett’s Experience at Berkshire Hathaway
As investment mistakes go, this is one many of us would like to make. Warren Buffett, nicknamed the "Oracle of Omaha" for his legendary...
[Podcast] German Family Businesses Eye A Digital Future
The challenges facing a family-owned business are wide-ranging; however, the Chair of Family Business sets out to become a thought leader by focusing on...
3 Lessons Learned From the Rise and Fall of Once-Mighty Nokia
Some Fortune 500 companies gain notoriety through their unparalleled success and complete domination in their industry. Others become infamous for missteps and wrong calls...
Werner von Siemens: A Founding Father of Electrical Engineering
When considering suitable birthday presents, what do you get for the 200-year-old who has everything? This is the question leaders of government, business, and...
[Podcast] Saddleback Leather – Of Bags and Love
Texas-based husband and wife owners of Saddleback Leather, Dave and Suzette Munson, built their leather goods business by prioritising the highest quality for their...
