Robert Lawrence Kuhn
Because we self-select sites we visit, the Internet pushes people to reinforce their own preconceived ideas and opinions, such that groups solidify more internally due to the attractive forces of common belief but fragment more externally due to the repulsive forces of opposing belief. This mental malignancy metastasizes in two ways: less diversity within groups and more alienation between groups.
Content: Quotation | Author: Robert Lawrence Kuhn | Source: Chief Executive | Subjects: Organizational Behavior, Teamwork, Thought
Beware Groups
The Internet is generating “groupthink” inside groups and greater conflict between groups. Here, Chief Executive details the three types of groupthink and how CEOs can resist groupthink in their organizations.
Content: Article | Author: Robert Lawrence Kuhn | Source: Chief Executive | Subject: Organizational Behavior
Designing a China Business Framework
If you’re looking to succeed in China, you’ll need to align your strategy with the agenda of China’s leaders. Businesses need to take a “politico-strategic” approach when entering the country because of the strong relationship between commerce and government.
Content: Article | Author: Robert Lawrence Kuhn | Source: Chief Executive | Subject: International – China
Inside M&A Banking
The former owner and president of a middle market M&A firm explains the 10 principles by which CEOs can defend themselves against overpaying their investment bankers.
Content: Article | Author: Robert Lawrence Kuhn | Source: Chief Executive
What M&A Banker Would Rather I Not Write
How do M&A dealmakers cajole or coerce tough-minded, market-hardened CEOs to shell out top dollar, sometimes paying more for the business than it was “really worth”? What are the techniques? the tricks? Here’s what M&A bankers do to you.
Content: Article | Author: Robert Lawrence Kuhn | Source: Chief Executive
12 CEO Diseases and How to Treat Them
Some of the “diseases” that CEOs catch may seem minor; these can be the virulent ones that morph stealthily into major corporate illnesses. Following are some CEO diseases and prescriptions for treating them.
Content: Article | Author: Robert Lawrence Kuhn | Source: Chief Executive | Subject: Corporate Governance