
How Ceo Lampert’s Bias is Killing Sears – and Maybe Your Company Too
The retail market has changed dramatically, and incredibly quickly.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

CEO / Managing Partner - Spark Partners
I currently serve as the CEO of three companies: Content Laboratory (a content services company,) Spark Partners (a growth strategy firm offering assessments, strategy consulting and on-line self-administered revenue growth tools,) and Soparfilm Energy (an oil & gas exploration & production investment company.) Over the last thirty years, I have served on multiple boards, including Audit Chair for a NASDAQ traded company, and advised boards of directors on managing for disruptions and promoting innovation into corporate management.
My passion is public speaking on the importance of growth, innovation and strategy to succeed. As a keynote speaker I have been invited to over 1,000 leadership events, both multi-company and single company. My portfolio includes speeches, presentations, workshops and executive coaching on how to achieve faster growth from higher levels of innovation driven by trends.
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The retail market has changed dramatically, and incredibly quickly.
Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

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Amazon's growth focus contrasts with Facebook's distraction by financial issues, explaining their differing stock performances.
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Management blamed its workforce for the failure.
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Hobby Lobby competes in the extraordinarily tough retail market.
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Business leadership has not yet made the transition from management in the industrial economy to management in the information economy.
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Motorola actually saw its 2006 revenues grow 17% versus 2005 in the third quarter, as cell phone market share has risen from 14% to 22% since 2004. That is not a growth stall.
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"the right" people are often those who can help the organization adapt. They think laterally about what is happening in the market, and how to develop creative solutions.
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Wichita's home values fell due to stagnant growth, while Palo Alto's soared from tech innovation. Chicago risks similar decline without new industry focus
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Leaders' fear of uncertainty leads to stock buybacks, not growth. Successful companies invest in new markets, learn from failures, and adapt quickly.
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Your article argues that allowing employees to use their own modern devices like iPads can boost productivity, and IT departments should adapt to this trend rather than impose outdated tools.
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The game of musical chairs has been very good for the CEOs who controlled the music.
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The next time you find yourself struggling to lead the people in your organization think of Jeff Ballard.
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The iPhone's new features suggest mobiles might replace PCs, while IBM’s acquisition reflects outdated strategies.
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The HBR article highlights that top CEOs, like Steve Jobs, succeeded through adaptation and innovation, unlike many admired but underperforming leaders.
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Entrepreneurs need full commitment. Part-time efforts rarely succeed. White Space ensures dedicated resources for innovation.
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The asset sales have continued, but the results have still not materialized.
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