“I don’t need rocket scientists,” says a self-made billionaire describes the ideal employee
Businessam Staff
June 8, 2017
You don’t have to be a genius to work for Sam Zell. In his book “Am I Being Too Subtle? Straight Talk From a Business Rebel,” Zell writes that he’s not necessarily looking for the smartest people to work at Equity Group Investments — there are other characteristics that are more important. “There’s a baseline […]
Billionaire transforms club and city
Businessam StaffJune 7, 2017
If Manchester City used to be the club boasting high-profile signings on provocative billboards, these days this northern English city’s “noisy neighbor” is taking a more softly, softly approach. Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League derby against rival Manchester United, it’s all about the grand scheme for a club that was once written off for having […]
A self-made billionaire says most people make the same mistake evaluating risk in business
Businessam StaffJune 7, 2017
If you ask Sam Zell, the basics of business are straightforward. “It’s largely about risk,” writes the billionaire businessman in his book “Am I Being Too Subtle? Straight Talk From a Business Rebel.” He continues: “If you’ve got a big downside and a small upside, run the other way. If you’ve got a big upside […]
Microsoft billionaire Steve Ballmer is giving millions away with a focus on ‘the American Dream for American kids’
Businessam StaffJune 4, 2017
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, may be one of the happiest retirees in tech. He left Microsoft in 2014 and is now splitting his time between being the owner of the LA Clippers basketball team and helping his wife, Connie, run their charitable foundation, the Ballmer Group. Business Insider met with Ballmer at […]
Roger Ailes’ legacy: Transforming media and politics
Businessam StaffMay 19, 2017
Few media titans can claim a lasting legacy. They make their impact felt during stellar careers, and are honored and rewarded for it. Then, one way or another, they pass from the scene as other studio and network bosses, publishers and impresarios take their turns at wielding power and influence. This rule does not apply […]
World’s 500 richest people lose $35 billion from Trump turmoil, Mark Zuckerberg hardest hit
Businessam StaffMay 18, 2017
The world’s richest people lost $35 billion Wednesday when global equity markets were rocked by political turmoil in the U.S., according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Bill Gates, the world’s richest person with $86.8 billion, lost $1 billion as shares of Microsoft Corp., his largest holding, tumbled 2.8 percent, the most in almost a year. […]
Bill Gates tells college students what careers he’d pursue today
Businessam StaffMay 16, 2017
“Plastics” may have been the career byword for Benjamin Braddock back in “The Graduate,” but things have changed 50 years later. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates tweeted out a stream of advice for new college graduates (and anyone else) on Monday, and though he referenced the “plastics” line, Gates has some different suggestions. 1/ New […]