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What the Best Transformational Leaders Do

Harvard Business Review

Transformational CEOs Tend to be “Insider Outsiders” The list is topped by companies headed by visionary founders with no prior experience in their industries; Jeff Bezos came from the world of finance, and Reed Hastings from software. It’s a strategy that has also worked for others on the list.

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What Does an Aspiring Founder Need to Know?

Harvard Business Review

Alice, an outstanding 24-year-old engineer working for a top technology company, wants to launch her own startup within the next five years, but she doesn’t yet have a venture concept. One commented, “No 24-year-old engineer can acquire all of these skills in five years. Juan Díaz-faes for HBR. Cofounders are crucial.