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MEET OUR SPONSOR: COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
June 28, 2010
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| On Thursday, our NY reporter was on hand to see best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell (Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers), middle, with Colliers US CEO Dylan Taylor and Global CEO Doug Frye at Lincoln Center, where he told 400 Colliers International execs and clients that organizations can learn lessons from rock band Fleetwood Mac. Speaking at a celebration of the launch of the new Colliers International, Malcolm told the band's story, from its humble British beginnings and rise to its acclaimed Rumours album, and drew the lesson that Fleetwood Mac wasn't an overnight sensation—it took the band a decade to make it big. First lesson: The 10-year rule, i.e., no one (excluding chess wunderkind Bobby Fischer) has been a grand success without 10 years? incubation and apprenticeship. Second: adversity is good—you become hungry and work harder. Third: you have to risk yourself in pursuit of something bold and innovative. Finally, make a commitment to talent, the seeds of a great organization. |
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| After 26 years with the firm, Ron Perry became prez of Colliers Meredith & Grew in March, and like so many in Boston savors the deep roots but also embraces change. He says the firm is positioned to have the ?best of both worlds?, long-term relationships at home and Colliers? new full-service platform around the world. ?It's exciting to continue working with Boston clients and start collaborating with other leaders of Colliers.? He's confident that through the rough economy, the region will thrive based on its well-educated professionals, strong institutions, and innovation culture. The key now is to add jobs with financial and professional services as drivers that build on a strong base of healthcare, education, new technology, and science. ?The economy will gradually improve.? |
