First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 6, 2011

For our First Friday Book Synopsis in September, we have selected two terrific books. The first will be the well-discussed book on ESPN. (Karl really wants to present this book – he is as big a sports fan as anyone I know). There are few businesses that can match the rise, and staying power, of [.].

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First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 6, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an interview of Richard Rumelt co-conducted by Dan P. Lovallo and Lenny T. Mendonca and featured by McKinzey & Company’s McKinsey Quarterly (November 2007). To read the compkete interview, please click here. * * * A giant in the field of strategy ruminates on strategic planning, diversification and focus, and [.].

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First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 6, 2011

Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit James M. Strock Three Rivers Press (2001) “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt I selected the quotation for the title of my review because it expresses so well Theodore Roosevelt’s core values throughout his life. He was a [.].

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First Friday Book Synopsis

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Here is an excerot from an article written by Alaina Love and featured by the BloombergBusinessweek website (August 6, 2011) To check out all the resources, sign up for email alerts, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * Completing ethics training is just the beginning of an introspective process U.S. businesses [.].

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