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17 Jan 2019
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The First Five Years: ‘30 Under 30’ Edition

Forbes welcoming me to the “30 Under 30.” I immediately shared the good news with my family and had a great day!” What does this honor mean to you, personally and also professionally? Pradhan: “This really is a team award. On the personal... View Details

22 Feb 2018
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My First Job

job in a family business, and I'm still in that job 35 years later. My name is Ray Liguorie. My very first job--I was 13 years old. A new golf course opened up literally across the street from where I was living. I started working as a... View Details

01 Mar 2023
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March 2023 Alumni and Faculty Books

the love of his life, and eventually three children. He shares his experiences doing business in the Common Market, communist countries, the Middle East and Africa from 1961 to 1980. This book is based on lengthy Christmas letters widely shared with View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

01 Sep 2008
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The Levitt Brand

personal interest in students sometimes led to lifelong friendships. Michael Berolzheimer (MBA ’63), cofounder of the Duraflame firelog company, remembers hashing out some of the early principles of the company in an informal session at Levitt’s Belmont home.... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

17 Apr 2019
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Give It to Me Straight

lonely and invited me to join a book group and help me make some friends outside of work. When I had a family member fall ill, Sheryl said, "I've got your back. You go to the airport, get on an airplane, go home, take care of your family.... View Details

Keywords: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Mar 2004
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Toy Story

Americas. Among the top players in the U.S. toy market, LEGO stands out because it is a privately held company that has been owned by the same Danish family since it was founded in 1932. Unlike most in this highly competitive group of toy... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young; toys; Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries; Arts, Entertainment

01 Sep 2010
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Dean Nohria Looks Ahead

by his example. He grew up in a very small village in India and was one of the first people in his family to attend college, where he studied engineering. He then went to England to get a diploma in management from Manchester Business... View Details

Keywords: Roger Thompson

13 Jan 2021
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Silicon Valley’s “Detroit Moment”

Haryopratomo: I don't think it's just Silicon Valley against the world or frontier markets. I actually think every country has a slightly different culture and you have to embrace what is strong about their culture. Indonesia has always been a very communal-type market... View Details

02 Aug 2018
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Can Marketing Help Halt the Heroin Epidemic?

it. I just left him laying there. I turned it into a horrible person, I guess. My name is Devin. I started doing meth when I was 10 years old. Meth affected my friendship with him pretty bad. He won't talk to me any more. Me and my brothers don't talk. Me and my... View Details

01 Mar 2009
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Model Patient

for low-income individuals and families may be workable and politically acceptable at the national level.” MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Lynne Gassiraro, who recently had thyroid cancer surgery and other ailments requiring the care of specialists,... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Health, Social Assistance

15 Dec 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books

Edited by Margie Kelley Alumni Books The Power of Imperfect Eating By Kavita Bhatnagar (SELP 11, 2022) Penguin Enterprise Rather than dictating which foods are good or bad, this book weaves together stories that mirror the intricate, emotional, and often imperfect... View Details