Herb Stempel

Southwest Airlines is currently facing a multitude of challenges to its historically successful business strategy that have created concerns about its ability to grow in the future. These challenges are both external and internal. External challenges include leaner competitors. External challenges include leaner competitors, higher gas prices, and limited growth opportunities. Internally the company face challenges such as reducing costs, keeping its unique culture intact, changes in the

According to Thompson et al. (2016) one of the traits of high-performance company is a “can-do” spirit (p. 351). Southwest’s can-do spirit derived from the company’s legal, regulatory, and competitive struggles during its formation, which was led by Herb Kelleher and supported by employees who were driven to assist the airline to succeed despite these oppositions and this attitude has endured within the company (Thompson & Gamble, 2014, p. C-344). This is supported by Colleen Barret’s, Southwest’s

on ice” gave the country a strong presence within the hockey world. Going into the game against the Soviets in the semifinals of the 1980 Olympic games, Herb Brooks gave one of the most inspirational speeches known to date. This speech was portrayed word for word in the Disney film, Miracle, released in 2004 directed by Gavin O’Conner. Although Herb Brooks’ rhetoric sounds as if he is referencing the Cold War, that did not seem to be the case. Herb’s rhetoric seemed to be solely hockey driven: his

Analyzing Southwest Airlines using the Congruence Model Company’s Strategy: Southwest’s strategy is to improve efficiency in its operations and pass cost saving to its customers by offering them low and competitive prices. Southwest Airlines is dedicated to providing the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company Spirit. Analyze each key element of the company separately based on the congruence Model Organization Structure

Southwest has made an organization out of providing low-fare, short haul routes between city pairs. It has concentrated specifically on offering low-fares on all of its flights by maintaining its no frills attitude and high frequency of flights. This has afforded Southwest Airlines with the lowest cost structure in the industry. Southwest has created a niche for itself by flying a network of flights between smaller U.S. cities that average just one hour apart. This has differentiated them from their

In the movie “Miracle on Ice”, Coach Herb Brooks takes his team in the National Hockey League through the Kotter’s 8 Step Change Management Process to become successful in the Winter Olympic Games of 1980. Many of Herbs’ actions and techniques seem to be unorthodox at first, but people soon began to realize that the changes that were made did in fact make a difference. These changes led to the USA victory against the Soviets and all together the 1980 Olympics. This paper will discuss how Brooks takes

This week’s case study is regarding the success of Southwest Airline Company. It was interesting to read and see the success of Southwest uncovered. Reading these case studies it brings a different approach to management. With this case, it shows how we have to be brave enough to step out of the normal and go with our passion and calling in life. Herbert Kelleher was not your typical CEO. It was fun, outgoing, witty and goofy. 1. a. Airline customers are segmented in different groups: airlines

an awe inspiring moment, that it earned the nickname, "The Miracle On Ice". As such, it should be no surprise that a movie portraying that miracle was made. The movie, aptly called Miracle, chronicles the assembly of the team as seen fit by Coach Herb Brooks, and the trials and glory of the young team. It really is a one of the great underdog stories, a story about coming together and reaching for the stars or gold in this case. The movie is also a great depiction of relationships. From initiating

movie. I give it 10 out 10 stars, based on the realistic action scenes, inspirational quotes and underdog story. The first piece of criteria I used was Inspirational quotes. Quotes that have a deeper meaning in them. In the movie, legendary head coach Herb brooks of team USA said, “Great moments are born from great opportunities”. I find this quote inspirational because it’s a huge opportunity to represent your country and do something that hasn’t been in 20 years, which was winning the gold medal. Russia

Herb Kelleher: An Inspiring Leader In 2007, Herbert “Herb” David Kelleher, co-founder and former CEO of Southwest Airlines was ranked #5 on USA Today’s “25 Most Influential Business Leaders” in large part for his personality, work ethic, management strategy and genuine concern for his employees. Throughout this paper you will read about Kelleher from a young child developing a work ethic to a man who came up with a new business plan most people would of thought of as impossible. Herbert Kelleher’s