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How to Compete Like the World’s Most Innovative Leaders

Skip Prichard

Being a founder has a profound impact on your career because it provides a relevant, observable, and hard to imitate signal (the three characteristics of strong reputation signals) of your leadership capabilities. For example, Bezos has developed deep expertise in software engineering, robotics, information technology, devices (e.g.,

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The Buzz on Green Business in China

Harvard Business Review

The Ministry of Commerce was showing how some companies "have made use of technology to.promote a low-carbon economy and environmental protection." The Ministry of Industry and Information Technologys pavilion will demonstrate "industrial energy savings and the comprehensive use of resources." And on and on. And on and on.

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The Next Frontier of Judgment - Across Enterprises

Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business Review Cart My Account Downloads Explore Today on HBR Blogs Magazine Books Authors Store Harvard Business School Topics Change Management Competition Innovation Leadership Strategy Skills Emotional Intelligence Managing Yourself Measuring Business Performance Project Management Strategy Execution Industries Finance & Insurance (..)

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Are We Asking Too Much of Our CIOs?

Harvard Business Review

Research focused on the careers of 14 highly successful CIOs found that, beyond the skills needed by all C-level executives (an extensive network, emotional intelligence, leadership, etc.), IT management Information & technology Organizational culture' CIOs especially need: an integrative mind. focus and vision.

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