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Three Traps Facing New Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

But for most rising executives, leading successfully in global markets is easier said than done. Recently, I spoke with Linda Sharkey , an author and expert in global leadership development and culture change, to chat with me about this issue. In essence, Nestle Japan acted like a local provider in a local market. How about you?

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When Does the Buck Stop?

Harvard Business Review

On the other hand, millions of bottles of products have had to be taken off the market — products that all promise the brand of trust — from baby medicine to Rolaids to the flagship product Tylenol. These questions matter at every level of leadership. When are you personally responsible?

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