by unthink | Mar 17, 2025 | Blog Post
The company was struggling when Howard Schultz returned to Starbucks as CEO in 2008 after an eight-year hiatus. Sales were down, the stock had plummeted 40%, and the brand lost its soul. What saved Starbucks wasn’t just Schultz’s vision—it was a board that...
by unthink | Mar 16, 2025 | Blog Post
Watching Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari journey unfold carries special resonance for a scaling coach who values leadership principles. The anticipation builds each day, knowing soon the seven-time champion who shattered Formula 1’s color barriers will don that...
by unthink | Mar 15, 2025 | Blog Post
Your personal brand isn’t manufactured—it’s discovered. It’s already there, hidden in plain sight. When colleagues describe you after leaving the room, they reveal your brand. Not the one you wish you had. Not the one on your LinkedIn profile. The...
by unthink | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog Post
Surveys go out. Feedback forms fill inboxes. Customer insights pile up in dashboards, and nobody checks. We’ve become exceptional collectors but terrible miners. Companies invest thousands in sophisticated data systems while ignoring the nuggets in their...
by unthink | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog Post
The pendulum swings again. DEI initiatives face intense scrutiny while organizations navigate treacherous waters between social pressures, legal challenges, and business priorities. The Known Territory We know diversity initiatives started with good intentions....
by unthink | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog Post
Leaders who pull levers without seeing connections create unintended consequences far beyond their vision. The Ripple Effect “Every decision you make sends ripples into the future that you cannot possibly see.” —Ray Dalio Short-term decisions create long...
