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Steve Yastrow: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Management guru Tom Peters said, “When Steve Yastrow writes, I pay close attention,” and called Brand Harmony “compelling and powerful,” and We a “superb book.” Steve Yastrow is the author of three books: Ditch the Pitch: The Art of Improvised Persuasion, We: The Ideal Customer Relationship, and Brand Harmony.

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Philip Kotler: Part 1 of an interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Johnson & Son Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Philip Kotler is the S.C. He received his Master’s Degree at the University of Chicago and his PhD Degree at MIT, both in economics.

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How Companies, Governments, and Nonprofits Can Create Social Change Together

Harvard Business Review

In 2016, socially responsible investing made up more than one out of every four invested dollars under professional management. ” When we talk with corporate executives around the country, they almost always ask the same question: Can managers and CEOs really accomplish their business goals while also advancing society’s goals?

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China Needs a New Generation of Dreamers (and New Dreams)

Harvard Business Review

To quote Peter Drucker, “The purpose of an organization is to make ordinary people do extraordinary things.” This happiness is due to the fact that Haier [has] created a platform for everyone to fully exploit their potential and realize their value, rather than taking orders passively or bearing huge stress.