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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

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Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow by Steve Lehto Steve Lehto tackles the story of Tucker's amazing rise and tragic fall, relying on a huge trove of documents that has been used by no other writer to date. The story of Greenspan is also the story of the making of modern finance, for good and for ill.

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Morning Advantage: The Most Important Stories of 2013

Harvard Business Review

All of which points to a 2013 that looks nothing like 2012. FINANCING THAT VACATION HOME IN VANUATU. And the bottom dropped out of the Indian outsourcing industry, which contracted as much as 80% while the Indian firm Aegis outsourced its call center — to Dallas. A Rip-Roaring Trade in Corporate Secrecy (The Guardian).

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Unlocking Education: The Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

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Launched in 2013, this scholarship program has since made significant strides in promoting post-secondary education in the state. Prepare Supporting Documents: Be prepared to provide any required supporting documents, such as transcripts and proof of residency. Having these documents ready will expedite the application process.

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Why America Is Losing Its Entrepreneurial Edge

Harvard Business Review

In a new paper that’s already generated much discussion, economists Ian Hathaway of Ennsyte Economics and Robert Litan of the Brookings Institution document four decades of “ Declining Business Dynamism in the United States.” As of 2013, the top ten banks had 70% of the market. Economy Entrepreneurship Finance'

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Writing Your Résumé When Your Job Title Doesn’t Reflect Your Responsibilities

Harvard Business Review

Described by faculty as “the Hope Diamond among the many gems on staff” when received 2016 and 2013 Staff Excellence Awards. Prior to visit, coordinated all documentation, including collecting relevant data. Establish functions from scratch — Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, and HR.

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Social Media Compliance Isn't Fun, But It's Necessary

Harvard Business Review

For highly regulated sectors like finance, social media can be a legal minefield. In the financial industry, all static content (such as Facebook and LinkedIn profiles) requires documented pre-approval before posting. "Follow us here for updates on our work, our research, and our people.".

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Are You Really Ready for an Acquisition?

Harvard Business Review

Predictions are that 2013 will be even more active as companies that have stockpiled cash look to invest in new growth opportunities. The real issue was the extent to which the management team was willing to devote time and resources for training, documentation, communication, and all the other aspects of a major change effort.