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Being a Good Leader is Tough Stuff

Lead Change Blog

Getting the leadership part of supervising others right, however, is trickier because emotion and connection enter the picture. They know when to centralize and decentralize to maintain efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness. Ethics, honesty, and integrity matter all the time. They nurture and demand, praise and correct.

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What It’s Like to Be Owned by Berkshire Hathaway

Harvard Business Review

Berkshire Hathaway is known for its extreme decentralization. They represent a diverse mix of insurance and noninsurance subsidiaries of various sizes. The ethical conduct of business is central to the company and its culture. Is ethical behavior being influenced by the tone at the top?