our team

lead editor & contributor: Sean Burns

Sean Burns is a business leader and adviser with 14 years of experience in management, as well as working at the executive level with both public and private organizations across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific. His background has primarily been in multi-national organizations working in business development, operations, sales, delivery, and strategy. His educational background is supported with a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, and executive certificates from MIT and NYU.

Sean’s professional blogging is dedicated to providing summaries for today’s executives and decision makers, drawing on ideas and research coming out of think tanks, top consultancies, and the leading universities that you need to know about.

This site was created to fill the needs of executives who do not have time to read all the key reports and blogs from Harvard, Accenture, Haas, or other leading-thought institutions. He works to provide from this material insight and synthesis, creating fast and fresh briefs that allow executives to stay ahead of the curve on upcoming shifts in business.

guest contributor: Brian Lang

Brian Lang is a proven C-level change agent with expertise in revitalizing organizations, building brand equity, and affecting positive growth. As a highly respected leader with a clear, focused direction, he has seen notable results throughout his career. He has been instrumental in corporate reorganization and restored client confidence by consistently delivering innovative products, services, and programs to maximize profits. Brian is an effective mentor and personnel manager who believes that “high achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.”

guest contributor: Olivia Sullivan

Olivia Sullivan is a career leadership professional and change agent with the insight, vision, and enthusiasm necessary to inspire teams and garner impressive results. With a history in lean manufacturing and operations management, she has significant expertise in Six Sigma methodologies, Kaizen initiatives, strategic planning, supply chain oversight, cycle time reductions, personnel management, and performance assessments. Olivia is a high energy individual who is committed to providing unparalleled customer service, maintaining exceptional client relationships, and elevating the brand name reputation of high-profile corporations.