Lessons from Goldman Sachs: Brains & brand are not enough

Goldman Sachs is having a rough time at it lately.  It’s where I and my team worked so very hard for almost 6 years believing that we were on the best team – we believed in .... The Goldman Brand.  

Now years later, with earnings drops, star bankers leaving, and layoffs, the Economist opines  “Goldman thought that brains and brand were enough”. It wasn’t and their consumer finance businesses failed with tepid customer interest despite the celebrated name brand. Goldmans’s consumer finance offering could not meet the services offered by others; the brand name was not enough. To recalibrate, Goldman leadership must commit to restructuring and rebuilding.   Ultimately, I believe in the brand and that Goldman will regain its stature in the market.

Drawing Parallels: Lessons for Dating and Relationships

SO, how does this relate to dating and relationships?   Do we think that good looks and a pedigree are all we need for a successful relationship?  Think more about listening, about communication, trust, and patience as being higher priorities when you consider your future partner.   At the end of the day, relationships are about intentionally creating a partnership and working together to building a shared life.

Delving Past the Superficial: the Matchmaker’s Touch

As a matchmaker - it's all about working hard for my clients and helping them to open up to their authentic selves and delight in the true relationship that lasts. After all, what we put out there impacts what we attract back. Love & Light - Cassindy.

Read the original article here from the Economist - https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/01/26/the-humbling-of-goldman-sachs?