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Global Advisors is a leader in defining quantified strategies, decreasing uncertainty, improving decisions and achieving measureable results.
We specialise in providing highly-analytical data-driven recommendations in the face of significant uncertainty.
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Global Advisors’ Thoughts: Passive aggressiveness is a cancer
By Marc Wilson
Marc is a partner at Global Advisors and based in Johannesburg, South Africa
Download this article at http://www.globaladvisors.biz/uncategorized-2/20171024/passive-aggressiveness-is-a-cancer/.
Everybody knows the behaviour. We all experience it from others and all of us will be guilty of it at one time or another.
The sulky silence, the acquiescent “Yes,” the reserved feedback, the withheld compliment, not accepting compliments, the refusal to participate, minimum acceptable effort, sarcasm, put-downs, “forgetting,” lying, procrastinating – they’re all examples of passive aggressive behaviour. It is the cancer eating at your relationships with your significant other, your co-workers, your friends and your family.
If you are a leader it is the cancer eating at your organisation.
Maybe passive aggressive behaviour exists to an even greater extent in relationships we are committed to – our families will still be family, our spouses are married to us for better or worse. It allows the behaviour to continue to a far greater extent than an acquaintance might.
In most ways, passive aggressiveness is worse than outright aggression. An argument can be resolved, criticism understood and anger or sadness worked on and resolved. Passive aggression invites no constructive response and escalates rather than resolves issues.
Maybe passive aggressiveness starts through unspoken anger, resentment or sadness. Maybe it starts from fear and being disempowered. Maybe from a lack of caring enough to…
Read more at http://www.globaladvisors.biz/uncategorized-2/20171024/passive-aggressiveness-is-a-cancer/
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PODCAST: Strategy Tools: Growth, Profit or Returns?
Our Spotify podcast explores the relationship between Return on Net Assets (RONA) and growth, arguing that both are essential for shareholder value creation. The hosts contend that focusing solely on one metric can be detrimental, and propose a framework for evaluating business portfolios based on their RONA and growth profiles. This approach involves plotting business units on a “market-cap curve” to identify value-accretive and value-destructive segments.
The podcast also addresses the impact of economic downturns on portfolio management, suggesting strategies for both offensive and defensive approaches. The core argument is that companies should aim to achieve a balance between RONA and growth, acknowledging that both are essential for long-term shareholder value creation.
Read more from the original article – https://globaladvisors.biz/2020/08/04/strategy-tools-growth-profit-or-returns/
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Fast Fact: Companies should not expect to take price increases without losing volume and potentially risking profitability
A manufacturer of fast food products (“FastCo”) was experiencing declining profitability Despite having the strongest brand, FastCo faced strong competition from both within their existing product category and from adjacent substitute categories Management sought to...
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Quote: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
“The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy, US President
— June 11, 1963 televised address
The quote from John F. Kennedy’s televised address on June 11, 1963, encapsulates a profound understanding of civil rights and social justice. As the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), Kennedy was a pivotal figure during a time of significant social change, particularly regarding the civil rights movement, which sought to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
In this statement, Kennedy emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual rights within a society. He asserts that the rights of every person are compromised when any individual’s rights are threatened. This idea reflects a fundamental principle of justice and equality: that the protection of rights is not merely an individual concern but a collective responsibility. When one person’s rights are violated, it creates a ripple effect that undermines the rights and freedoms of all.
Kennedy’s message was particularly relevant in the context of the civil rights movement, which was gaining momentum in the early 1960s. His address came at a time when the nation was grappling with issues of racial inequality, segregation, and violence against civil rights activists. By highlighting the importance of protecting the rights of all individuals, Kennedy called for a moral imperative to stand against injustice and discrimination, regardless of race or background.
This quote also serves as a reminder of the broader implications of social justice. It suggests that a society cannot claim to be truly free or just if it allows any group to be marginalized or oppressed. Kennedy’s words encourage citizens to recognize their shared humanity and the importance of solidarity in the fight for equality and justice.
Kennedy’s commitment to civil rights was further demonstrated in his administration’s support for legislation aimed at ending segregation and ensuring voting rights. His advocacy for civil rights laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which would be enacted after his assassination.
Overall, this quote resonates with contemporary discussions about human rights, social justice, and the importance of collective action in addressing inequality. Kennedy’s assertion serves as a powerful reminder that the fight for justice is a shared responsibility, and that the protection of individual rights is essential for the well-being of society as a whole.
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