Perspectives From the Frontier
Thematic briefings on the ideas and forces reshaping how we work, lead, and live, from the experts at the leading edge of each.
Expert Analysis: Cyber Attacks Are Happening Right Now. Is Your Organization Ready?
Cyber threats, including destructive ransomware attacks, trade secret theft and online fraud, and disinformation campaigns, are on the rise, blindsiding some…
The ESG Playbook for Achieving Profit and Purpose
The mindset of having to sacrifice profit to serve a social purpose, or vice versa, is wildly outdated. Award-winning Harvard Business School Professor George…
Grounded in Values: Growing an Honest, Respectful and Responsive Organization
Starting a business is a great endeavor but leading a successful business for nearly 40 years is even better. When Susan founded Stern Strategy Group in 1985,…
Tech Companies and Regulators Can Play Nice Together
“In this area, as in so many that concern generative technologies and dynamic markets, the line between ‘too early to tell’ and ‘too late to do anything about…
Lessons from Moderna: Leverage the Power of Artificial Intelligence
While the positive news about Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine trials is understandably exciting, the story behind their success offers organizations in every…
Managing the Impact of Geopolitical Shocks on your Business
Whether you are leading an organization or working within its ranks, you may be feeling a sense that things are spinning out of control right now –…
Is Your Organization Ready for the Future?
Given the rapid evolution of technology, science and innovation, how can organizations prepare for the future so they can be relevant, sustainable and…
Grow Your Business in 2021 by Leveraging Diversity
In response to the world’s social justice awakening, many organizations are moving from talking about diversity, equity and inclusion to putting initiatives…
To What Extent is Climate Change an Existential Threat?
Business leaders are facing mounting pressure to convert to emissions-lite practices and technologies as part of a global effort to achieve “net zero” carbon…
The Future of Healthcare Is Here. Are You Ready?
This is a catalytic moment in the evolution of health care. Driven by necessity during the pandemic, the industry has changed more in the past year than at any…
How the Geopolitics of Oil and Energy Will Shape Our Future
How will the global shifts in energy, which is the foundation of the modern world, affect industries, economies and societies going forward, and is it truly…
The Good News About Trust: You Can Cultivate It
How do companies and leaders become trustworthy? And once lost, can trust be regained? The long-awaited and timely new book, “The Power of Trust: How Companies…