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Billionaire bashing ignores economic reality, say class warfare critics
Feb 22, 2016 // Sydney Finkelstein says, "If there is a CEO who creates value for shareholders and wealth for the economy, the value they create is so much greater than their compensation."
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Assessment: Find Out if You’re a Superboss
Feb 12, 2016 // The best bosses in the world don’t just surround themselves with talent; they spawn it.
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What superbosses do to energize talent – and bossy bosses don’t
Feb 11, 2016 //
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The best bosses let their top talent leave
Feb 11, 2016 //
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What makes a boss a ‘Superboss’
Feb 11, 2016 // Interview with Sydney Finkelstein about his new book Superbosses.
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Here's the tricky interview question Larry Ellison asked to hire extremely smart employees
Feb 10, 2016 //
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This is What the Best Bosses are Really Made of
Feb 10, 2016 // Sydney Finkelstein discusses how CEOs are built up to be “unfeeling technocrats,” but the reality is that they are humans too—with all the emotions and biases that come along with it.
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How to be a Great Boss
Feb 09, 2016 //
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Who are the "superbosses," the 10 secrets of the brightest managers
Feb 05, 2016 // Continued coverage of Superbosses: How exceptional leaders manage the flow of talent written by Sydney Finkelstein highlighting a handful of "glorious bastard" CEOs referenced in the book.
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Need to find, keep, and maximize talent today? Look to an old-school example, Gene Roberts
Feb 03, 2016 //
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How risk taker Jay Chiat became adland’s ‘superboss’
Feb 01, 2016 // An opinion piece by Sydney Finkelstein.
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How I realized the incredible impact that great bosses have
Jan 31, 2016 // Highlights the book Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Manage the Flow of Talent by Sydney Finkelstein and his definition of what it means to be a "superboss."
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Iconic brands under pressure
Jan 25, 2016 // As a guest on CNBC's "Power Lunch," Sydney Finkelstein discusses how McDonald's same store sales have posted a huge rebound after moving to all-day breakfast. Finkelstein also discusses the health of Wal-Mart and American Express, as well as the struggles that disappearing iconic companies in America are facing.
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12 Time Management Tips Successful People Live By
Jan 12, 2016 // Sydney Finkelstein offers a list of 12 specific tips for a path to greater efficiency in the workplace.
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16 Must-Read Business Books for 2016
Jan 11, 2016 // Continued coverage on Superbosses by Sydney Finkelstein highlighting the upcoming publication as one of nine leadership books to watch for in 2016.
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What Superbosses Do Differently
Jan 07, 2016 // Sydney Finkelstein says it may be better for companies to help their talent move on to a different company after five to 10 years. “You are able to capitalize on those relationships over the long-term, and you become known as a talent expert or magnet.”
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January 4th: Top 20 Newest HR Books
Jan 04, 2016 // Superbosses tops this list of best selling HR books on Amazon.
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Creating A Culture Where Employees Speak Up – An Interview With Sydney Finkelstein
Jan 01, 2016 // Sydney Finkelstein says there are better ways to develop employees than annual performance reviews.
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Secrets of the Superbosses
Jan 01, 2016 // Sydney Finkelstein introduces a number of superbosses who are helping create the next generation of leaders.
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Nine leadership books to watch for in 2016
Dec 28, 2015 // More praise for Superbosses by Sydney Finkelstein.
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