David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade

David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade

The D.C. denizen reflects on his time in Jimmy Carter’s White House, recalls how he got into leveraged buyouts, and shares why he thinks you're not working hard enough if you never fail.

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The G8 Debt Relief Plan May Not Help

A move to forgive $40 billion in debt owed by the world's poorest nations is unlikely to result in large benefits for the struggling countries.
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When First Impressions Flop: The Power of Getting a Second Chance

Opportunities to show different sides of yourself to bosses and colleagues in numerous situations is critical to career advancement.
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May 01, 2005
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BP’s John Browne: Corporate Vision Key to Creating Shareholder Value

In any business, “it’s absolutely critical not to lose the plot,” says Browne.
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‘Sense and Respond’ Tailors Message to Customers

A next-generation business model attempts to pinpoint the right individual with the right message, product, or service.
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When it's Rational to Buy Irrationally Priced Stocks

A behavioral finance study analyzes hedge fund trading during the dot-com technology bubble.
Finance & Investing
April 01, 2005
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Research: The Bond-Rating System Isn't Broken

Certified agencies may "miss" based on short-term news, but they still serve their purpose for large institutional investors.
Accounting
April 01, 2005
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Jack Welch: Create Candor in the Workplace

The former head of GE says, "people are afraid to speak out" in a bureaucracy, which creates an environment that slows you down.
Leadership & Management
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March 11, 2005
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Stanford Alumni Conference in London: Global Business, Global Poverty

Professor John Roberts moderated. Distinguished panelists included John Browne, MS ’81; Sir Dominc Cadbury, MBA ’64; and Sir Deryck Maughan, MS ’79.
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Joss Challenges Alumni to Change the World

Business is not only an economic, but also a social institution that should be used to solve some of the world's most difficult challenges, said Joss.
Economics
February 01, 2005
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Factory Simulation Program Wins Wide Recognition

The model, developed by two GSB faculty members, received a teaching innovation award and is now used in more than 40 colleges and universities.
Technology & AI
February 01, 2005
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Hau Lee: The Role of Confidence in Successful Supply Chains

How shared information and trust can curb irrational worry and prevent inefficiencies.
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February 01, 2005
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Smart Startups Don’t Wait to Set Up Accounting Systems

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Edward Lazear: Generalists Succeed as Entrepreneurs

Survey data confirms that those who have had a variety of jobs and experiences are more likely to start their own companies.
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Discredited "Mozart Effect" Remains Music to American Ears

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When CEOs Are Paid for Bad Performance

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January 01, 2005
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The Impact of a Woman's Personal Style on Career Success

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Even the Furniture Can Affect Business Attitudes

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Jeremy Bulow: A Market-Based Approach to Expensing Options

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