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Lake Success: Uncovering the Unhappy World of Hedge Funds
Lake Success, the latest novel by Gary Shteyngart, is a story whose themes sit at the core of American life. Protagonist Barry Cohen is a...
Dec 21, 2018


Finding the Virtue in Private Equity Firms
Private equity firms have long been seen as villainous actors intent on the singular goal of profit. But new research from Wharton...
Dec 19, 2018


What Traits Entrepreneurs Need to Succeed
Launching a startup and building it is fraught with unforeseen risks. It calls for passion and commitment that extend beyond business...
Dec 18, 2018


Does Fear Motivate Workers — or Make Things Worse?
At one time or another, every employee has experienced what it’s like to be in a difficult workplace. Perhaps a hyper-critical manager...
Dec 5, 2018


Why General Motors Shifted Gears in Its Manufacturing Strategy
The decision earlier this week by General Motors to close five plants in North America, lay off some 14,000 workers, and retire six of...
Dec 1, 2018


What CEOs Can Learn from University Presidents
A university is an environment of dizzying complexity because of its mission — teaching, learning, research and service — and a culture...
Nov 29, 2018


What an Insider Reveals About Apple’s Design Secrets
Entrepreneurs who want to replicate the recipe that helped Apple become the world’s first $1 trillion company will find some of the...
Nov 9, 2018


So You Think You Need a Chief Digital Officer?
Back in 2000, many enterprises wondered whether they needed a head of e-commerce. Today, the question has become: Do you need a chief...
Nov 9, 2018


How to Find Value in Every Customer
Customers are not monolithic. There are high-value customers, low-value ones, and plenty who fall in the middle. But they all matter for...
Nov 7, 2018


Success in the Startup World: Why Good Leadership Matters Most
John Chambers isn’t just another overnight success story who is ready to talk about his golden-paved path to the executive suite. Growing...
Nov 1, 2018
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