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4 Ways to a Better Bottom Line

Lead Change Blog

Even more, we have a moral and ethical business obligation to be savvy in how the world works. Still, studies show that leadership programs are failing at preparing future leaders with the skills needed to excel in today’s global business world. Secure contracts and commitment. The fact is, global business is the new norm.

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What Business Should Do about Occupy Wall Street

Harvard Business Review

The clarion call is out for "humane and inclusive" capitalism. And business has a very large role to play in ushering in a new economic model that delivers larger social equity through innovation and commitment to sustainable business practices. Society no longer tolerates hollow promises.

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Are You a Role Model?

Harvard Business Review

As he acknowledges, he also had the incredible good fortune to be born into money and privilege, which provided him with endless support, social capital and opportunity. "If But what's most impressive about Warren Buffett is that he recognizes his wealth and success are not simply a function of his skills.

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