Dec 16, 2021
Despite the pressing challenge of digital native insurgents, incumbent companies have struggled to shift to a customer-centric strategy, fearing shrinking shareholder returns and being weighed down by operational hurdles. However, Maureen Burns, a Bain Partner and coauthor of the new book Winning on Purpose: The...
Dec 2, 2021
A central theme in Fred Reichheld's new book, Winning on Purpose: The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers, which releases December 7, is purpose. For Fred, a well-defined company purpose is the engine that drives success. But it’s not enough. To succeed, an organization’s No. 1 goal should always be to make...
Nov 11, 2021
After the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, USAA took a public stance on racial justice. But Tony Wells, USAA’s chief brand officer at the time, says the organization’s conversation began privately. Given the company’s history of strong internal communication and employees’ deep sense of mission, Wells...
Nov 4, 2021
It’s tempting to attribute USAA's success to its special expertise in serving military personnel. But Tony Wells, USAA’s former chief brand officer, says it comes down to empathy for the unique challenges members face. In this episode, Tony shares how USAA lives its mission every day, how the company quickly...
Aug 26, 2021
Former tech executive Kara Goldin, author of the new book “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts And Doubters,” shares the story behind Hint Water: How her quest to find an alternative to diet soda led to the creation of an entirely new type of beverage. Her story reveals how persistence and a singular focus on meeting...