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25 Feb 2020
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Teachable Moments

“Something important is going to happen here.” If I prepare enough, that spirit of anticipation will be created. What is your favorite case to teach? “Rob Parson at Morgan Stanley” is near the top. Parson has generated substantial... View Details

01 Mar 2014
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My HBS Eureka Moment

on appearances. This can be negatively and incorrectly influenced by your own short-sighted biases. Secondly, in the same course, an entrepreneur who had started a successful firm from scratch was asked what... View Details

Keywords: Walter Frese; Martin V. Marshall; C. Roland Christensen; Lawrence Fouraker; Educational Services

01 Dec 2012
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From Where We Stand

Common Asset Management, Boston, Massachusetts Leaders should learn empathy and seek employees who bring greater empathy to their work. Social intelligence distinguishes a firm and leads to superior outcomes. Having diversity of... View Details

05 May 2023
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Fail Better

before moving on to join the newly-formed firm of Wasserstein Perella & Co. He names Joe Perella as an early sponsor and mentor in his career, and describes two moments of failure— one professional, one... View Details

15 Jun 2021
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June 2021 Books and Podcasts

essential driver of their profits? Do US and European multinationals contribute to home-country employment? Do multinational firms exploit foreign workers? How do multinationals influence foreign policy? How will View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

13 Feb 2020
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Not Throwing Away My Shot

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes “I think it's okay to want to dent the universe, but I think it's best if you're an entrepreneur to think about something that's in the present... View Details

01 Dec 1996
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An Entrepreneurial Journey

specialized in failing companies," said the former management consultant in a 1985 HBS interview. "No matter what a firm's problem was, I always said it was my specialty to take care of it." MCI, an upstart telecommunications View Details

10 Aug 2022
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Skydeck Live: Stage Not Age

to bring the wisdom of multiple generations together and to provide roles for senior executives perhaps downshifting or... But again, I'd, I'd really love to hear your wisdom on that model. SWG: I'm hearing that it's varied. You know, and... View Details

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