Tom Peters: On Strategy - Discussing the Advice of Kenny Rogers and "The Gambler"

OK, those of us who have enough rings around our trunks remember this Kenny Rogers' song (and thank me later for putting this in your head and you won't be able to get it out of there all day long):





Well, management guru Tom Peters takes a twist on that famous expression ("You gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em..." and modifies it for all of us, saying why it is important today to show your persistence and hang in there to become a real success! Watch below and comment here on the blog:





David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

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Tom Peters: On Strategy - Kindness is Free

A great reminder from management guru Tom Peters as to why it is so important to remember to strive for customer satisfaction. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



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Panera Cares: A Novel, Socially-Responsible Business Model from Panera Bread

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This is a very interesting story from CBS News on the strategy being undertaken by Panera Bread (St. Louis Bread Company) as it opens "Panera Cares" - stores where customers pay what they can - or what they wish. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



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May You Have Good Luck All Year . . . | The Big Picture

Well, if all of you can have this good a luck in 2011! Watch this video (and pass this post along) so that you and all your friends can be so lucky (and by all means, do not go to any auto races!) - watch below:

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What to Expect in 2011 | The Big Picture

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What will happen in the stock market in the coming year? Bary Ritholtz of The Big Picture takes a look into his crystal ball - and the charts - to prognosticate the year ahead for investments in 2011.

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