#48: Why Companies Must Perform Today While Transforming for Tomorrow: Howard Yu Explains
World's Greatest Business Thinkers · 2026-04-22 · 1h 18m
Episode notes
What if the secret to thriving in the age of AI and relentless disruption isn't perfecting what you do today, but knowing what you'll need to do tomorrow? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers , Nick Hague speaks with Howard Yu, LEGO Professor at IMD Business School, on future readiness, corporate transformation, and business innovation. Drawing on examples from NVIDIA, Intel, Yamaha, Steinway & Sons, Novartis, Walmart, and Grab, Yu explains how adopting leap strategies and scaling new capabilities drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. The conversation highlights practical approaches to business innovation, organizational reinvention, and sustainable growth, while showing how leaders can stay ahead of disruption and drive long-term business model evolution. What You Will Learn: ● The Three Non-Negotiable Management Principles That Drive Sustainable Growth ● How to Own, Not Outsource, Your Next Leap ● The Transparency-Driven Culture That Turns Failures Into Competitive Advantages.
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