Succession
While the real-life version plays out in front of all of us — Rupert Murdoch’s family drama as non-fiction to Logan Roy’s fiction — I…
Soft Landing
Life can be cruel. One moment you are staring at goats. The next you’re reading about the sudden departure of CEOs in industry who were…
Twists & Turns — The Geopolitical Outlook
In 2016 I had a conversation with a leader in the UK who asked me if I thought Trump had a chance becoming the Republican Presidential…
AI Hype to Reality
It’s inevitable with new technology. FT this morning calls it an AI bubble. Gartner’s hype cycle has its trough of disillusionment. Paul…
AI and Generative AI is Not Going Anywhere
I woke up this morning to the Outsell Doorway reading that Strat7 named a new COO. Hah! Imposter. Strat7? Great name but man better to be…
OLC Themes — 2024 Spring Meetings
Ahh for best laid plans to log-off for two weeks. My typical annual vacation schedule is fall. The tourists are back home, everyone’s…
OOO and O
It’s that time of year. I’m signing off and taking a break. It’s also a good time to send a little reminder as we begin summertime: It’s ok…
What Are Your Hot Button Issues?
One of the questions I’m asked often is “how are others using Outsell in ways I’m not.” Our clients get curious about their peers and…
A Virtuous Circle
Just when things start to get going, going starts to stop. The US economy in particular has been resilient but with gasoline over $6.00 a…
Lab-less Lab
Thank you to all of you who have sent such kind notes acknowledging last week’s blog post celebrating our 30th year. You really know how to…