Trump or Maxwell? Will Eike Batista Rise Again?

So I guess everyone knows about Eike Batista, the Brazilian who has, at least temporarily, fallen from grace. The big question: can he come back? I can think of two business personalities similar to Batista’s that we can view as possible models. One is Donald Trump (“the Donald”), the New York real-estate tycoon. The other […]

The Twitter IPO – Can a Successful Leader Have Two Different Masters?

So the Next Big Thing is the Twitter IPO. It hits all the high notes. The creation of a new global elite, the Twitterati. Facebook-like dynamics. Creator of revolutions. Steve Jobs sounds-a-like. And Jack Dorsey is not only a bachelor; he’s a vegan to boot (dating a yoga instructor as well!). What’s not to like? […]