CULTURE IS THE JOB OF THE BUSINESS OWNER Think “culture” is all touchy-feely? Hard to define? Harder still to shape? In @adambryant’s latest Corner Office column, ad agency chief Paul Venables discusses “culture” and the imperative that the leader get it right. Many people are confused about what culture is really about, some are […]
Monday, June 10, 2013
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM 7 FEMALE FOUNDER/CEOS Seven HBS female alumni from the classes of 2010 to 2013 recently formed a panel on entrepreneurship in women’s fashion. Each was astonishing in her own way. What makes them take the risks, face the challenges, put in the effort? Answer: Pain. Passion. Perspective. Focus. An ability […]
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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From time to time, I blog about situations from which my followers can learn about leadership. I use no names. I stay generic. But I put them near the table as an observer. * * * * In a prior post, we described homework assignments given to candidates for the position of President and possible […]
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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Two comments in apparent conflict from a recent meeting of our CEO advisory board: “One of the few things I regret is not having my board years earlier,” said one member. Why? “They made me do things I never would have done on my own and they were right.” “My founder wants us to have […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Monday, July 1, 2013
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