In the Fall 1995 issue of Opportunist Magazine, Bill Gates was the Cover Story… Where is he now? On June 16, 2006, Gates announced that he would move to a part-time role within Microsoft, leaving day-to-day operations management, to begin a full-time career in philanthropy, but would remain as chairman. Gates credited Warren Buffett with influencing his decision [...]

1 Lead Managers muddle — leaders inspire. Leaders are people who inspire with clear vision of how things can be done better. “What we are looking for are leaders at every level who can energize, excite and inspire rather than enervate, depress, and control.” 2 Manage Less “We are constantly amazed by how much people will do [...]

During Jack Welch’s tenure, GE increased its market capitalization by over $400 billion. This is the story of a lucky man, an unscripted, uncorporate type who managed to stumble and still move forward, to survive and even thrive in one of the world’s most celebrated orporations. Yet it’s also a small-town American story. — Jack Welch John Francis [...]