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- 01 Aug 2014
- News
Participation Guys
to play the 100 percent game,” says Sternfield. “Section C has always been a close section,” he continues. “With close relationships forged from our incredibly intense first year of business school as our base, and many visits with sectionmates during business trips... View Details
- Portrait Project
Noah Brodsky
Make people smile. And laugh and play, and have wonderful vacations they never forget. I am going to build resorts that bring people together. Places that strengthen the love in families and the bonds of friendship. For as long as I can... View Details
- Portrait Project
Karibu Nyaggah
Frolicking in the sun. Puddle-jumping in the rain. Teasing my sisters. Feasting on dessert. Sipping tea. Family vacations on white sandy beaches. This was my childhood in Kenya where at school, a diverse curriculum of the arts, math,... View Details
- Portrait Project
Inigo Amoribieta
Watch less TV, read more. Learn from children. Be generous. Listen to those that challenge your beliefs. Thank your elders. Aprende a falar português. Appreciate rainy days. Lose yourself in books. Eat healthy. Take vacations with... View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Talent: The Best Employee Perk?
The company has no vacation policy and no travel expense policy. Nor does it have formal reviews, which it believes create unnecessary bureaucracy. Instead, Netflix fosters continuous, open, and honest conversations about performance. The... View Details
- 06 Jun 2012
- What Do You Think?
Is Something Wrong with the Way We Work?
European countries where vacations are mandated, most employees take their prescribed amounts of time off. In America, where vacation time is not mandated, roughly half of workers last year had View Details
- 30 Jul 2010
- News
Notes from a Hammock
I’m just back from vacation and the usual summer fun: swimming, boating, murder and mayhem. Oh, that last part no worries, it got no further than my hammock. That’s where I finally got around to reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,... View Details
- 21 Aug 2013
- Research & Ideas
To Buy Happiness, Spend Money on Other People
adhering to five key principles: Buy Experiences (research shows that material purchases are less satisfying than vacations or concerts); Make it a Treat (limiting access to our favorite things will make us keep appreciating them); Buy... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- Portrait Project
Bena Shah
I will NOT be Superwoman. I WILL be a Real Woman, with gray hair, wrinkles, dark circles, and a few extra pounds that mark the birth of my children, long days at the office, vacations to faraway lands, and the pain of losing loved ones. I... View Details
- 11 Aug 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Melissa Fensterstock (MBA 2012)
well as really understanding the lows, brings us closer together. "That being said, it is very difficult. There is little, if no, downtime for personal discussion or vacation. Business-related conversations dominate our morning and evening routines. Time associated... View Details
- Web
Stamps Reading Room | About
down from day-to-day operations at Summit, Stamps, with his wife of 41 years, Penny, turned a favorite vacation spot, Miami, into home. Together Roe and Penny run the family foundation and support a wide range of educational institutions... View Details
- 01 Sep 2013
- News
Pens Down
to represent your personal, professional, and—something else—self.' No thanks!)" —Jeni Golomb (MBA 2003) "As I recall, there were six one-page essays. I crafted every word while on a week's vacation from work." —J.W. Penland (MBA 1996) "I... View Details
- 02 Jul 2008
- News
No Pulp Fiction Allowed
With vacation season upon us, it's time to consider what good read to pack before heading out to your favorite beach or resort. I have the perfect antidote for all those mindless pulp fiction novels that fly off the shelves this time of... View Details
- 15 Jul 2024
- News
A Sporting Chance
The fall that had such a profound effect on Jorge Perez de Leza’s life would later have a big impact on others with disabilities as well. “When you hear somebody say that in one minute your life changes—it really can happen,” says Jorge Perez de Leza (MBA 1996), the... View Details
- 10 Aug 2015
- News
Seeding a Better Future for Colombia
countries with the highest potential to increase the world’s agricultural production.” Roughly 4,000 visitors walk through Colombia’s pavilion each day, experiencing high-tech simulations of its five different climate zones. In addition to boosting Colombia’s image as... View Details
- 01 Apr 2000
- News
The World at a Click
services for leisure and small-business travelers. Consumers enjoy one-stop shopping for airline tickets, car rentals, vacation packages, hotels, and cruises, as well as a wealth of travel news and merchandise. "Preview Travel and... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelly
- 01 Jun 2007
- News
34,000 Pages and Counting
Relations has had direct contact with more alumni — or read more birth announcements and vacation travelogues. Over the years, the Class Notes production process has evolved from handwritten and typed notes to Web submissions. “Back in... View Details
- 01 Jun 2017
- News
The End of the Noncompete Clause
image by Edmon de Haro image by Edmon de Haro Tech recruiters often tout enviable perks as they lure new employees, promising free meals, yoga classes, and unlimited vacation days. But those benefits can come at a cost: Sign on the dotted... View Details
Keywords: Janelle Nanos
- Profile
Rachel Silverstein
classical training in corporate finance could bring a lot of value – in structure and strategy – to a startup." Rachel's hunch was right, and she proceeded to work for two different startups in the food and beverage and vacation... View Details
- 01 Sep 2013
- News
The Joy of Spending
the rest of our lives." One way to think about it: forget the granite countertop or the pool—how much time are you going to spend in the house compared to the time you spend driving to and from work? Pay Now, Consume Later "The worst thing to do on View Details