Title: Apple and iPhone Subscriptions, Making Fun Of Your Own Brand, Bat Wings & Caltech, The “Great Resignation” Regret, Dear Starbucks, Mercer’s new Global Talent Trends, and Starbucks CEO Recommendations. In this session we discuss: *Given the slowing pace of innovation - can Apple make more money by selling iPhone subscriptions? If you sell equipment, what lessons might you borrow from Apple? *Why Making Fun Of Your Own Brand May Be a Smart Thing to Do - recently, brands like Dominos, Lenovo and Buick poked fun at themselves and profited. Why would they do it, and what can you learn from this unorthodox approach? *The structure of a bat’s wing is helping inspire the design of a revolutionary new robot at Caltech. Can you use a similar process of imitating nature – known as biomimicry – to reinvent your products and services? Let’s find out! *A recent survey finds that about 1 in 5 workers who quit their jobs during the “Great Resignation” regret it. How can companies turn the “Great Resignation” into the “Great Engagement”? *Mercer’s new Global Talent Trends study points to the continuation of a troubling perspective on the part of many corporate leaders; companies’ continued reluctance to invest in upskilling talent for fear of them leaving. What’s the solution? *What are Community-Driven Companies and what advantages do they have? *Dear Starbucks, We have CEO recommendations for you. Add all monthly events to your calendar in one click! https://rokt.it/3hdjHCV Hosted by Hari Abburi Produced by Tracylynne Williams