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Five House Rules for Managing Risky Behavior

Harvard Business Review

Maine Senator Susan Collins countered by pointing out that (1.) Maine Senator Susan Collins countered by pointing out that (1.) Leadership and culture are key drivers of behavior. The board and management are in place to provide leadership and oversight. Fix the broken windows. This extends to the board room.

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Why the Future Belongs to Tough-Minded Optimists

Harvard Business Review

” I’ve just finished writing a book about companies in pretty ordinary settings (banks, hospitals, even a parking garage) that have won big by doing truly extraordinary things. Management guru Jim Collins puts it this way: “The signature of mediocrity is not an unwillingness to change.