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ability to spot promising investments that could help advance therapies, a personal passion that will drive the work, and a very useful penchant for perfectionism. It’s clear as day,” Payne told him. “It has to be you.” It was not what... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell; Photos by Sarah Wilson

01 Sep 2023
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Money Does Grow on (Family) Trees

1990s: ambitious, often self-funded passion projects that did not yet fully recognize how the internet would change every facet of society, including the search for our family histories. Diamond also remembers the cries of joy he heard in... View Details

Keywords: April White; Illustrations by Fabio Consoli; News, Library, Internet, and Other Services; Information

01 Feb 2001
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What Makes a Good Leader

consistent message through all of these. It's been said many times, but leaders lead by example." For Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a key question is whether a leader's personal passion matches his or her aspirations. "There are so many false... View Details

Keywords: Management

01 Sep 2023
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That Was Then, This Is Now

help them passionately give voice to uncommon beliefs. To encourage people to proclaim their dreams as loudly as their successes. To help them find the courage to stop trying to have it all and start having what really matters. To strive... View Details

Keywords: Photographed by Tony Deifell (MBA 2002); edited by Julia Hanna. Above: Heidi Brooks, photographed in 2003 and 2023.; life experience; family; leadership

12 Feb 2024
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Dale LeFebvre to Receive Horatio Alger Award

“He started his first business at age nine, cutting grass for neighbors. Along with his entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. LeFebvre had a passion for learning, which he attributes to his great-grandmother. Against the odds, Mr. LeFebvre attended... View Details

Keywords: Securities, Commodities, and Other Financial Investments; Finance

10 Aug 2023
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Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Appoints Alumna as President

the sidelines to join the conversation and speak on behalf of our shared humanity and commonalities.” In the announcement of Levine’s appointment, Kraft noted her commitment to the organization’s mission and said: “With her skills, experience, and View Details

01 Dec 2023
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In My Humble Opinion: Plugged In

service to others. In the intensely competitive world I live in now, that’s good grounding to have.” Why VC is so much fun: “The entrepreneurial energy is irresistible. Working with startups, and investing in smart people with boundless ambition and View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

01 Sep 2023
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Startup Success Beyond Silicon Valley

transform countries is through the grit and passion of entrepreneurs. That’s the way we raise economic well-being and increase standards of living,” Gompers says. During the course of this research in the Middle East, Asia, and Central... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Mele

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