Paul Michelman

How to Prepare for Tariffs and the New Reality of Global Trade Right now, trade within North America is facing major disruption triggered by impending sharp US tariff increases on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China. On February 1, US President Donald T...

North American trade is on the brink of massive transformation as the U.S. announces sweeping tariff hikes on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Companies need to act now to navigate the uncertainty.

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A great editorial opportunity in the BCG London office!

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Present company aside, this is shaping up to be a fantastic event for anyone in the business of thought leadership or related fields. Thanks for including me, Global Thought Leadership Institute (GTLI) at APQC.

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Five Dynamics That Will Test CEOs in 2025 Trade and AI, growth and climate imperatives, and workplace unity will define the CEO agenda in the year ahead. Here’s a closer look at each dynamic.

As CEOs ponder their agenda for 2025, there are forces at play that promise to fundamentally reshape the global business landscape. How leaders navigate these evolving conditions will determine whether their companies falter or thrive in the months and years ahead.

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Research: Consumers Don’t Want AI to Seem Human Making your AI tools look human or dehumanizing them altogether are not the best ways to win over your users. Instead, show them the human effort and expertise that go into their development and desig...

Excellent new study in HBR hbr.org/2025/01/rese...

Will AI Podcast Hosts Destroy The Very Soul Of Broadcasting? As AI-powered podcast hosts become increasingly sophisticated, from BCG's innovative GENE to the digital resurrection of Michael Parkinson.

"It is important to make a clear distinction between using AI as a tool to enhance human-led content and attempting to replace human presenters entirely." Excellent analysis from @bernardmarr.bsky.social in @forbes.com

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Opinion | How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem Proportional representation could help restore American democracy.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com:

“To escape our two-party trap, we need a better system of electing people to Congress: proportional representation” write Jesse Wegman and Lee Drutman.

For CEOs, Building a Legacy Begins on Day One With bold action, a strong senior leadership team, and a focus on social impact, CEOs can make the most of their time at the top.

Legacy is what separates great CEOs from average or forgettable ones. But building a legacy that endures through changing norms has never been tougher. We explore how CEOs can deliver for shareholders, employees and society both during their time at the top and long after they’ve moved on.