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Podcast: After Hours

Harvard Business Review

” Among other things, Eugene discusses his unique relationship with Bernie Madoff, the motivations behind white collar crime, how firms can prevent such crimes from occurring, and his most memorable conversations with criminals he has interviewed. He is the author of The Wisdom of Finance. Download this podcast.

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What Investment Bankers Can Learn From Stand-Up Comedians

Harvard Business Review

Look at headlining comics Jim Norton and Robert Kelly. Jessica Kirson sometimes creatively shares with the audience a motivational conversation with herself on stage, opening up about her insecurities in an endearing way. Brutal honesty. How does this trait manifest in the comedy world? How does this apply to investment banking?

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