Joel Peterson

A wise friend notes wryly that he has yet to see a hearse pulling a U-Haul trailer. While most of us will eventually arrive at a similar conclusion, even if only late in life, I’ve been impressed with how many …

When faced with a capital allocation decision, businesses typically 1) build a needed capability, 2) buy a proven competency, or 3) rent expertise from a third-party.

Every strategic decision is evaluated through all three lenses before deciding how to address …

Women now make up 23% of Congress, 24% of S&P 500 corporate boardrooms, 40% of the student body at top business schools, and nearly 50% at top law schools.

But only 7% of pilots and 3% of aircraft maintenance technicians …

At a recent Stanford Business School reunion, the alumni asked to visit with legendary professor Irv Grousbeck and (far less legendary) me. One of their questions to us was “who do you compare yourself to?” I took a first shot …

As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m always reminded to be grateful for the bounty of my life. As I’ve accumulated Thanksgivings, and accumulated stuff, I’ve learned that the stuff continues to fade in importance. Friends, family, work and health represent life’s true …