The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a market index of some of the largest publicly traded firms in the world. It was first published on Feb. 16, 1885 and was comprised of 12 firms. Of those original firms, only one — General Electric — exists today Think about it: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is supposed to be made up of the biggest, most successful firms and yet about 92 percent of the original firms in the index no longer exist. These non-existent firms either dissolved, went through bankruptcy or were acquired by other companies. Each of these scenarios represents … Continue reading Companies Fail When Leadership Isn't Ready to Seize Opportunity