Kaihan Krippendorff

First Quarter Check-In: Is Your Business Meeting its 2025 Goals?

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This audio was recorded by AI. Martin Short, the legendary comedian and actor, has built a career on reinvention, adaptability, and relentless self-reflection. But beyond his public persona, he follows a deeply personal system for assessing his life: the Nine Categories for Self-Evaluation. These principles help him maintain balance, stay aligned with his goals, and […]

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The Power of Psychological Targeting

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This audio was recorded by AI. In our recent podcast, we dove into the fascinating world of psychological targeting with Dr. Sandra Matz, a computational social scientist and author of Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior. Dr. Matz’s research unravels the intersection of big data, AI, and human psychology, showing how

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Strategy Lessons from the Eagles’ Super Bowl Victory

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This audio was recorded by AI. As a lifelong Eagles fan, heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX was a dream come true. The entire city seemed to have turned green overnight, with Eagles fans filling the streets and shouting “Go Birds!” at every turn. As my wife and I strolled down Bourbon Street

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Outthinker 2025 Macroeconomic Outlook

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This audio was recorded by AI. We just finished a fascinating fireside roundtable organized by Outthinker and featuring James “Jim” Bullard, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business at Purdue University. With shifting financial conditions, policy changes, and global uncertainties, Mr. Bullard

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Trends on Chief Strategy Officers’ Radar for 2025

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This audio was recorded by AI. “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next 10. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.” – Bill Gates As 2025 unfolds, unpredictability remains high and transformational shifts are occurring across industries. Companies are

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Culture: The Hidden Force Shaping Behavior and Belonging (Outthinkers Podcast #131)

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This audio was recorded by an AI program. When speaking about corporate culture, Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, once said “The only thing we have is one another. The only competitive advantage we have is the culture and values of the company.” Truly powerful brands create cultures that enhance the customer experience and build consumer

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Innovation through Bisociation: Does Copying = Creativity?

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This audio was recorded by an AI program. In our pursuit of innovation, we often pressure ourselves to create something entirely new. But what if the key to breakthrough innovation isn’t starting from scratch, but rather intelligently borrowing and adapting ideas from other domains? Steve Jobs noted, “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask

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The Secrets Behind Building a Powerful Brand

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This audio was recorded by an AI program. What is the power of a brand? In a crowded marketplace, it can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. It’s what makes customers choose your product over a competitor’s, even if the features and price points are similar. It’s what turns one-time buyers into loyal

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The Art of Strategic Balance: Fixed Vision, Fluid Details

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This audio was recorded by an AI program. In reference to Amazon’s growth strategy, Jeff Bezos famously said, “You need to be stubborn on your vision, but … very flexible on the details.” In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment, where the unexpected is pretty much all you can expect, organizations must remain agile and adaptive.

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Polyrhythmic Planning: Reinventing Strategic Planning for Today’s Business Tempo

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Click here to watch a video of this post on YouTube In my recent conversations with chief strategy officers (CSOs), a recurring theme has emerged: the traditional annual strategic planning cycle is increasingly out of sync with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Since the beginning of capitalism, corporations have adhered to a yearly planning rhythm,

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