The Need for Charismatic Leadership in Business Transformation?
In the world of organizational change, bold, visionary and charismatic leaders-such as Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Indra Nooyi-often take center stage. These figures are often portrayed as people who are able to move their organizations through complex transformations with nothing but their magic wand-like charisma. But is charismatic leadership really necessary to manage major […]
How to Attract the Company’s Attention for Fresh Graduates?
Being a fresh graduate today is much more difficult than it was ten or twenty years ago. In the midst of fierce competition, a bachelor’s degree alone is not enough to get hired. Many companies now prefer candidates who are “work-ready” rather than those who still have a lot to learn. So, how can new […]
15 Million Rupiah Salary Standard: Symbol of Hope or Illusion in #IndonesiaGelap?
In the midst of a chaotic job fair that was accused of being a mere formality, a classic debate arose: should employees expect a salary of 15 million Rupiah? Some consider this expectation too high and unrealistic, while others argue that this figure is a decent standard of living amidst the soaring cost of living. […]
When Google’s Business Domination is on the Line
Google, the search engine giant that has dominated the digital industry, is now facing pressure from various sides. Not only dealing with antitrust lawsuits in various countries, the company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin also has to deal with new competitors that offer a fresher AI-based search experience. At the same […]
Local vs Global Business Ethics: Management Challenges in Multinational Corporations
One key challenge for multinational corporations is addressing ethical differences between their home countries and the countries they operate in. This is because business ethics are shaped by diverse cultures, religions, social norms, and legal systems in each region. This poses a dilemma: should companies follow local ethics or stick to their global ethical standards? […]
When Two Powerful People Fight: Lessons from Elon Musk vs Donald Trump
Used to get along, now have a big fight. In public, billionaire Elon Musk is quarrel with US President Donald Trump is getting fiercer. The Musk vs Trump fight was full of insults and threats. Trump threatened to terminate the SpaceX contract. Musk did not remain silent. Conflict Escalation Quoting kompas.id, before leaving the White […]
Lipstick Effect in a Cup of Matcha
Amidst the ongoing economic storm, there is one interesting phenomenon that often goes unnoticed. While prices of basic necessities continue to soar, unemployment is alarming, and financial uncertainty haunts endlessly, a cup of matcha latte for IDR 50,000 is still sold out in big city cafes. It may sound absurd, but this is the real […]
Inspiring Story of a Local Entrepreneur: Nurul Atik, Founder of Rocket Chicken
The success of Rocket Chicken as one of the largest fast food restaurants in Indonesia is inseparable from the inspiring journey of its founder, Nurul Atik. This man from Jepara, Central Java, built his business from scratch and now has thousands of outlets spread across various regions. What is the inspiring story of this Rocket […]
Wealth Strategy Family Business: Learning from the Vanderbilt and Rothschild Families
In the world of global wealth, few names carry as much historical influence as the Rothschild family. Starting from humble beginnings in Frankfurt in the 18th century, Mayer Amschel Rothschild laid the foundation for one of the most powerful financial dynasties of all time. Today, more than two centuries later, the Rothschild name is not […]