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On Creative Accounting: Two Creativity Myths

Harvard Business Review

Say that in a roomful of managers, and you get nervous laughter. Two myths about creativity underlie the squeamishness: First, that creativity is morally, ethically good. Notice: That second part of the creativity definition — "appropriate to some goal" — doesn't mean that the goal is necessarily ethical.

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Are You Working Over the Thanksgiving Holiday?

Harvard Business Review

12:53 PM Tuesday November 23, 2010 by Edward Hallowell | Comments () Email Tweet This Post to Facebook Share on LinkedIn Print If youre working — either from home or the office — over Thanksgiving, Im not sure whether to say, "Congratulations on your work ethic!" or "My condolences on your plight."

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The Big Picture of Business – Becoming a Legend

Strategy Driven

Ethics and integrity. I remarked to Sonny that I often quoted his song “The Beat Goes On” as analogous to change management, and he was pleased. However, recognition programs are a balanced scorecard that involves the scrutiny of the company and its leaders by credible outside sources. Courage and leadership.