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    • 28 Nov 2023
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    Economic Growth Draws Companies to Asia. Can They Handle Its Authoritarian Regimes?

    by Sean Silverthorne

    The efficiency of one-party governments might seem appealing, but leaders need a deep understanding of a country's power structure and "moral economy," says Meg Rithmire. Her book Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia explores the delicate relationship between capitalists and autocrats in the region.

    • 06 Oct 2023
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    Yes, You Can Radically Change Your Organization in One Week

    by Kristen Senz

    Skip the committees and the multi-year roadmap. With the right conditions, leaders can confront even complex organizational problems in one week. Frances Frei and Anne Morriss explain how in their book Move Fast and Fix Things.

    • 26 Sep 2023
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    Digital Strategy: A Handbook for Managing a Moving Target

    by Dina Gerdeman

    Digital strategy demands significant organizational energy at many companies. By the time teams have adapted to newly implemented technology, another platform has emerged to replace it. A book coedited by Feng Zhu offers a guide for executives trying to manage the chaos.

    • 12 Sep 2023
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    Successful, But Still Feel Empty? A Happiness Scholar and Oprah Have Advice for You

    by Avery Forman

    So many executives spend decades reaching the pinnacles of their careers only to find themselves unfulfilled at the top. In the book Build the Life You Want, Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey offer high achievers a guide to becoming better leaders—of their lives.

    • 21 Aug 2023
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    You’re More Than Your Job: 3 Tips for a Healthier Work-Life Balance

    by Kara Baskin

    Younger workers are rejecting the idea of sticking with one employer for the long haul and are instead finding happiness by job-hopping and creating dramatically different boundaries with work. In a new book, Christina M. Wallace maps out a step-by-step guide to building a flexible and fulfilling life that includes rest, relationships, and a rewarding career.

    • 04 Apr 2023
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    Two Centuries of Business Leaders Who Took a Stand on Social Issues

    by Lane Lambert

    Executives going back to George Cadbury and J. N. Tata have been trying to improve life for their workers and communities, according to the book Deeply Responsible Business: A Global History of Values-Driven Leadership by Geoffrey Jones. He highlights three practices that deeply responsible companies share.

    • 17 Jan 2023
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    Good Companies Commit Crimes, But Great Leaders Can Prevent Them

    by Lane Lambert

    It's time for leaders to go beyond "check the box" compliance programs. Through corporate cases involving Walmart, Wells Fargo, and others, Eugene Soltes explores the thorny legal issues executives today must navigate in his book Corporate Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions.

    • 03 Jan 2023
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    Confront Workplace Inequity in 2023: Dig Deep, Build Bridges, Take Collective Action

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Power dynamics tied up with race and gender underlie almost every workplace interaction, says Tina Opie. In her book Shared Sisterhood, she offers three practical steps for dismantling workplace inequities that hold back innovation.

    • 15 Nov 2022
    • Book

    Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work

    by Pamela Reynolds

    People routinely overlook wrongdoing, even in situations that cause significant harm. In his book Complicit: How We Enable the Unethical and How to Stop, Max Bazerman shares strategies that help people do the right thing even when those around them aren't.

    • 08 Sep 2022
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    Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?

    by Lane Lambert

    Generation X and Millennials—eagerly waiting to succeed Baby Boom leaders—have the opportunity to bring more collaboration and purpose to business. In the book True North: Emerging Leader Edition, Bill George offers advice for the next wave of CEOs.

    • 15 Aug 2022
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    University of the Future: Finding the Next World Leaders in Higher Ed

    by Dina Gerdeman

    Which universities will step into the void as American colleges decline? In the book Empires of Ideas, William Kirby explores how the history of higher education in the US, China, and Germany might shape its future.

    • 13 Jul 2022
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    Reimagining the Economy: What Would It Take to Put People First?

    by Avery Forman

    Could new ways of working be the remedy for society's ills? In an excerpt from the book Democratize Work, Julie Battilana shares how domestic workers banded together to gain power in an economy that marginalizes them.

    • 28 Jun 2022
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    The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose

    by Avery Forman

    Despite polarized attitudes, Rebecca Henderson argues that it's the perfect time for companies to reset their moral compass. In an essay from the book A Political Economy of Justice, she explores the social efforts of Cadbury and Unilever.

    • 22 Jun 2022
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    Four Elements for Finding the Right Career Path

    by Dina Gerdeman

    Facing a major decision? Before you start ruminating about facts and figures, consider tapping into your "full self." In his book The Four Elements: Finding Right Livelihood in the 21st Century, Timothy Butler offers a framework for navigating life transitions.

    • 12 May 2022
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    Why Digital Is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill Set

    by Sean Silverthorne

    You don't have to be a machine learning expert to manage a successful digital transformation. In fact, you only need 30 percent fluency in a handful of technical topics, say Tsedal Neeley and Paul Leonardi in their book, The Digital Mindset.

    • 27 Apr 2022
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    Empower Your Employees to Make Better Decisions

    by Pamela Reynolds

    The impact of wise decisions can ripple out in an organization. In the book Decision Leadership, Max Bazerman and Don Moore explore how the choices of influential leaders, such as athlete Colin Kaepernick and Humu's Jessica Wisdom, motivate others to do better.

    • 26 Apr 2022
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    What Does Your Business Stand For? Why Building Trust Starts with Purpose

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Trust is fragile and must be nurtured. By tapping into their purpose, leaders can help their organizations embody the values and principles they espouse, says Ranjay Gulati in his book Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 17 Apr 2022
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    How to Avoid the 'Ethical Slide' That Leads Companies Astray

    by Lane Lambert

    Building strong ethics requires continuous effort from everyone in an organization. In the book Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know, J.S. Nelson offers practical advice for cultivating a "speak-up" culture. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 Apr 2022
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    Racism, Colonialism, and Britain's Legacy of Violence

    by Avery Forman

    In a new book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Elkins shows how Britain exported and institutionalized racially motivated violence, and covered it up as the country lost its grip on imperial rule. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 29 Mar 2022
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    5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries

    by Sean Silverthorne

    What makes a business resilient, agile, and enduring? Geoffrey Jones and Tarun Khanna analyze some of India's most successful companies and offer lessons for leaders everywhere in their book Leadership to Last. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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