The Frightful Five and… Praying Mantises? (Thinks Out Loud Episode 304)
What in the world do the Frightful Five — Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft — have in common with praying mantises? And why in the world does that have…
Are You Destined to Lose to the Frightful Five? (Thinks Out Loud 303)
Apple and Google and Facebook and Amazon and Microsoft are known as the "Frightful Five." Why? Because, they are huge. They are gatekeepers. And, they're relentlessly focused on gaining market…
How To Run Your Business As If Google Didn’t Exist (Thinks Out Loud Episode 298)
Google is dominant. Google is the beast your industry's 800lb. gorillas have nightmares about. They're incredibly strong. But Google's strength is incredibly brittle. In theory, Google could fail tomorrow. They're…
Two Years of Digital Transformation in Two Months (Thinks Out Loud Episode 287)
Two Years of Digital Transformation in Two Months (Thinks Out Loud Episode 287) — Headlines and Show Notes We’re facing immense change. Change in our daily lives. Change in our…
Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft Have a Secret Plan Right Now. Here’s Why You Should Care (Thinks Out Loud Episode 286)
Amazon, Google, and Facebook Have a Secret Plan Right Now. Here's Why You Should Care (Thinks Out Loud Episode 286) — Headlines and Show Notes OK, let's be fair. The…