Ahead of our One Year Anniversary in Asia we caught up with LinkedIn's CFO.

Ahead of their appearance at our Inspiring Briefs event we spoke to Stephen and Kate Page.

Ellis Watson is presenting the Ogilvy Lecture, which is part of A

Dame Ellen MacArthur talks to The Marketing Society’s editor Elen Lewis about sailing around the world aged 24, and a new model for the world’s energy and resources.

What’s your golden rule? My golden rule is that I should have no rules - since every decision should be based on context. Who has been your biggest influence?

What’s your golden rule? Make decisions between 40 to 70% certainty. If you’re less than 40% you probably don’t have enough information, if it’s more than 70% the moment’s probably past.

What's the most valuable lesson you've picked up in your career? 

What is your golden rule? Never panic. I’ve learned that however bad or unexpected something is, a solution will always be found.

 

  What’s the smartest business move you’ve ever made? Recognising that the sole pursuit of profit is fruitless. Serve customers well, treat your staff well and have fun. Profit is invariably the outcome.