The M&A President – James K. Polk

The M&A President – James K. Polk

James K. Polk goaded Mexico into war and bluffed Britain out of a war to increase the territory of the United States. This is the same Merger and Acquisition strategy used by businesses ever since to grow quickly when the opportunities arise – ethics be damned. It’s...
Clarity is Power – John Tyler

Clarity is Power – John Tyler

John Tyler set the tone for strong leadership transitions by being the first person to assume the office after a predecessor died. This is not simply a historical question. What if the CEO died and stock price improved 9%? (Hint, it can!) Leaders have become...