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The Art of Strategy During a Recession

Can’t see the video above? Click here to watch or you can read the transcript. In this video interview, Kurt K. Motamedi, PhD, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, discusses strategy, strategy execution, leadership styles (including neurotic managers and their impact), keeping employees motivated, and the shift away [...]

August 31st, 2009 - By Kurt Motamedi, PhD, Professor of Strategy and Leadership


Life is (still) Good

Once more in my lifetime we are going through an upheaval. This time it is the financial markets and economic condition. There is a great deal of pain and many of our students and communities are fearful and suffering. I would like to share with you an experience of the past and request your reply. [...]

October 10th, 2008 - By Kurt Motamedi, PhD, Professor of Strategy and Leadership


What Price Neurotic Managers?

  Managers are critical resources for national and global economic and social prosperity. They play a significant role in setting direction, executing strategies, and creating success. Their styles, along with their other competencies, impact the productivity and well-being of their employees, peers, superiors, and consequently firms.     Our observations lead us to categorize four [...]

March 24th, 2008 - By Kurt Motamedi, PhD, Professor of Strategy and Leadership