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Does Having A Black CEO Help Firm Performance?

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers examined the performance of around 5,000 CEOs who had been appointed between 2001 and 2020. They found that when a Black CEO was appointed, the average share price rose such that the median firm was able to see a boost of nearly $50 million in market capitalization. higher returns than would otherwise be expected.

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Remembering 9/11 | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Mello Here's a link to a post I run each year at this time to make sure that I never forget the tragedy and heroism that took place on September 11, 2001. I hope your inspiring and heartfelt thoughts cause others to reflect on the great price that has been, and is continuing to be paid to protect our freedom.

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Are You Using These 4 Steps For Organizational Success?

Tanveer Naseer

If there’s one fault that can be ascribed to Apple’s competition, it’s not their lack of innovation or creativity. Consider, for example, the release of the first iPod by Apple back in October 2001.

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The Rise of UX Leadership

Harvard Business Review

For example, the now ubiquitous and much beloved Fiat 500 was first unveiled by Sergio Marchionne, no stranger to showmanship, at the Geneva Motorshow in 2004 following the buzz generated by the 2001 re-launch of the Mini-Cooper by BMW. Fortunately, there is a great training ground for new UX leadership: the startup market.

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Collaboration as an Intangible Asset

Harvard Business Review

So it is with most breakthrough innovations and banner financial years. There is no line on the balance sheet for "ability to innovate" or "skill at managing brand." There is no line on the balance sheet for "ability to innovate" or "skill at managing brand." If ego and time allow, the list can be quite long.

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IKEA’s Success Can’t Be Attributed to One Charismatic Leader

Harvard Business Review

There is no doubt that Kamprad’s personal tenacity, business savvy, and leadership skills account for IKEA’s success. When we focus on the puzzle of the man, we overlook important, hidden elements of the company: the paradox of its history, its processes and routines, and its shared, embedded culture of innovation.

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For Entrepreneurs, Three Ways to Control Your Destiny and Rekindle Joy

Harvard Business Review

Entrepreneurs and innovators are supposed to be happily self-directed. Speaking out primes the market, builds anticipation, helps a radical idea sound familiar, and for those whose name becomes associated with the idea, thought leadership offers entree to circles of potential future backers and supporters.