Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I once coached an executive who was a high potential on the fast track, with tremendous charisma, drive, and analytical skills. And when she realized that reflection — while essential — could be potentially self-deceptive, she engaged a diverse group of senior mentors, peers, and directs to help develop her ideas.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

These elements go beyond the charisma and complexity of the founder. IKEA’s success did not result from the kind of planful strategy development that is still taught in some business schools. While IKEA’s products are designed in Sweden, they are largely manufactured in developing countries to keep costs down.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 27, 2011

Of course, in business management, we all learned the double-edged sword quality of management by celebrity. Certainly, these folks have the skill to develop a major corporation, after all that is precisely how we came to know their names. GE is known for its diversity and ability to function competitively in many markets.

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