Somebody had to say it. I’m just surprised it took 5 seasons… Earlier this season, Peggy Olson finally called out Don Draper for being a poor mentor. It’s about time! Mentorship and employee development is a critical part of any manager’s job. Since ”giving” Peggy the Copywriting job in Season 2, Don’s done little else in … Continue reading
McDonald’s flagship sandwich—the Big Mac—is more than just delicious; it’s useful in analyzing the currency exchange rates between nations. The Big Mac Index is used to evaluate whether currencies are at the “correct” level relative to each other. By gathering the real cost of Big Mac’s in various countries, the index is used to determine which currencies are higher and … Continue reading
The 2011 movie Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt, is an interesting film with many practical themes relevant to business leaders. In this week’s POP CULTURE BUSINESS REVIEW, we will explore the main character’s use of strategic business communication. The movie tells the story of the Oakland A’s efforts to field a winning team even though they … Continue reading
While studying mathematics in college, I heard a fascinating story. I still don’t know if the story is true, myth, legend, lore or something in between. In my mind the story is uniquely connected to the 1997 movie Good Will Hunting. The story I heard goes something like this. A graduate math student came to class late one day. Since the professor … Continue reading
