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Unbridled Capitalism

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In the 1987 movie Wall Street , Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas, makes the statement that “Greed is Good”. Their aptitudes lead to careers in making or managing investments, overseeing manufacturing, wholesale or retail businesses, resource development, technology, real estate, and finance/ banking. Stock Market What is'

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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If your CFO handles all communications with your banking relationships, and your Chief Investment Officer handles all of your investor relations, you’re flat out missing the boat. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your sharing your insights and I'm glad you find the posts to be valuable and of interest. Best wishes Gordon… [link] Principal (le?) If as a leader you’re not up to this task, then you should rethink your decision to lead.

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Brave Men Take Paternity Leave

Harvard Business Review

But research from economists Gordon B. ” However, as Gordon Dahl points out, the influence of peers — both direct combined with the snowball effect — accounts for 21% of the total increase in participation in the parental leave program from 1993 to 1999. Dahl, Katrine V. ” This study seems to confirm this argument.

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Five Lessons from 2010 Worth Repeating — Without Repeating 2010

Harvard Business Review

Speaking of herds, while sacred cows can hold companies back if there is no courage to challenge orthodoxy, cows proved to be a better set of celebrity endorsers than Tiger Woods for Stonyfield Farms and their yogurt marketing. It also takes dedication. Perhaps some entrepreneurs have a passionate desire to prove something.

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The Case for Investing More in People

Harvard Business Review

Managed by Q, a cleaning and office services company in New York City, decided to pay employees higher wages than the prevailing market rate. Small and large companies alike are experimenting with these concepts. The compounding and virtuous effects of increasing customer and employee advocacy more than offset the higher cost of wages.

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5 Strategy Questions Every Leader Should Make Time For

Harvard Business Review

The CEO of a large, global bank once told me: “It is very easy for someone in my position to be very busy all the time. Companies often engage in new activities – customers, markets, products, and business models – serendipitously, in response to external events and lucky breaks. Stuff happens.