In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

One of the best sources of understanding is experience, such as in-market know-how, familiarity with competitors and customers, or expertise in leading during turbulent times. To be fair, the ‘act early’ ethic prevails in corporate cultures that worship entrepreneurial thinking. Information doesn’t necessarily mean understanding.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Often this meant trying to read Mapquest directions while driving on a highway or in the dark.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

When testing ideas are part of the creative process for product, service, or business development, this triangle must be a business priority: To test product, watch prospects interact with it—whether they use a tool, read a book, choose a necklace, or scan an airline ticket. Design stems from USE. Their advice can be invaluable.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Higher-ambition leaders are able to integrate multiple business disciplines (strategy, ethics, marketing, finance and so on) into a coherent, systemic approach for building a great company. Some schools, including Harvard Business School, are requiring more courses in ethics, teamwork, and leadership values, but that's not enough.

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