Without a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.

Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can't be constantly reinvented.

Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.

The essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you're trying to accomplish.

The purpose of the corporation must be redefined as creating shared value, not just profit per se. This will drive the next wave of innovation and productivity growth in the global economy.

The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy.