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Alumni Book Roundup: Summer 2022

Wharton authors serve up new releases for true-crime aficionados, passionate puzzle solvers, and high-achieving leaders.

Illustration of businesspeople staring in confusion at a cube trying to fit in a round hole.
Ideas

When Your Merger Is a Bad Fit

In an excerpt from his new book Decide & Conquer, Meetup CEO David Siegel C97 WG03 reveals the mistakes made by the company’s then-new corporate owner, WeWork, and a valuable acquisition lesson learned: Be honest about the relationship and what is realistic for success.

Abstract illustrated concept of four people climbing a mountain to achieve business success.
Blog Network

Leadership Essentials: Put Humanity First and Be Flexible

Success is best achieved by inspiring others and being prepared to change with these uncertain times.

A group of birds near the water.
Blog Network

On Leadership and Self-Awareness

Don’t confuse self-confidence for an honest and essential look at one’s own strengths and weaknesses.

Conceptual illustration of people cutting a hanging apple that is secretly a bear trap.
Ideas

Strategies for Bringing Your Conscience to Work

A new book serves as a guide for standing by your values and creating a more ethical workplace.

Alumna Anne McNulty.
School News

Advice for Students and Alumni from Anne McNulty WG79

In a Convocation address to the MBA Class of 2023, the McNulty Leadership Program founder shares personal stories about standing up for one's beliefs.

Ideas

Meritocracy, Bias, and Allyship in the Workplace

Research from professor Stephanie Creary shows that creating pathways to success for women and racial minorities in business requires a closer look at the many obstacles in their way.

Leading in Our Uncertain Times: Be Real – Not a Hero
Blog Network

Leading in Our Uncertain Times: Be Real—Not a Hero

Successful leadership in the coming decade will require humility, openness, and commitment.

From left: Diana C. Robertson, Martine Haas, Rachel Werner, and Nancy Zhang.
News

View From the Top

A new year brings new leadership at Wharton—and it’s female-driven.

Lessons Learned From the Military to Wharton to the C-Suite
School News

Lessons Learned From the Military to Wharton to the C-Suite

As a guest of the Wharton Veterans Club, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto WG99 spoke to students about how the Army and a focus on "optionality" led him to success at Twitter, the NFL, and beyond.

Three Big Leadership Clichés—and How to Rethink Them
Blog Network

Three Big Leadership Clichés—and How to Rethink Them

Dean Geoffrey Garrett takes a fresh look at popular advice that might otherwise do more harm than good.

The 7 Attributes You Need on Your Path to the Top 1
Blog Network

The 7 Attributes You Need on Your Path to the Top

In her new book through Wharton Digital Press, Cassandra Frangos GRD10 reveals the hidden dynamics that help executives reach the C-suite.

Remembering Jon M. Huntsman, Sr. W59 Hon96
School News

Remembering Jon M. Huntsman, Sr. W59 Hon96

At a time when ethical leadership is vital in business as well as politics, humanity is the beneficiary of Jon M. Huntsman, Sr.’s legacy.

Four Leadership Traits Every CEO Needs
Ideas

Four Leadership Traits Every CEO Needs

A new study reveals characteristics that define outstanding leaders

Mid-Year Business Review: A Company’s Path to Success
Blog Network

Mid-Year Business Review: A Company’s Path to Success

Why a mid-year assessment could be what your business needs to reach its goals.

Four Ways Managers Can Maximize Team Engagement
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Four Ways Managers Can Maximize Team Engagement

Executive coach Alissa Finerman WG98 offers strategies for improving both team and individual performance.

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Alumni Authors
July 20, 2022

Alumni Book Roundup: Summer 2022

Wharton authors serve up new releases for true-crime aficionados, passionate puzzle solvers, and high-achieving leaders.

Illustration of businesspeople staring in confusion at a cube trying to fit in a round hole.
Ideas
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Management
Spring/Summer 2022

When Your Merger Is a Bad Fit

In an excerpt from his new book Decide & Conquer, Meetup CEO David Siegel C97 WG03 reveals the mistakes made by the company’s then-new corporate owner, WeWork, and a valuable acquisition lesson learned: Be honest about the relationship and what is realistic for success.

Abstract illustrated concept of four people climbing a mountain to achieve business success.
Blog Network
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Leadership
January 19, 2022

Leadership Essentials: Put Humanity First and Be Flexible

Success is best achieved by inspiring others and being prepared to change with these uncertain times.

A group of birds near the water.
Blog Network
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Leadership
December 10, 2021

On Leadership and Self-Awareness

Don’t confuse self-confidence for an honest and essential look at one’s own strengths and weaknesses.

Conceptual illustration of people cutting a hanging apple that is secretly a bear trap.
Ideas
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Law/Business Ethics
Fall/Winter 2021

Strategies for Bringing Your Conscience to Work

A new book serves as a guide for standing by your values and creating a more ethical workplace.

Alumna Anne McNulty.
School News
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School News
September 16, 2021

Advice for Students and Alumni from Anne McNulty WG79

In a Convocation address to the MBA Class of 2023, the McNulty Leadership Program founder shares personal stories about standing up for one's beliefs.

Meritocracy, Bias, and Allyship in the Workplace
Ideas
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Management
Fall/Winter 2020

Meritocracy, Bias, and Allyship in the Workplace

Research from professor Stephanie Creary shows that creating pathways to success for women and racial minorities in business requires a closer look at the many obstacles in their way.

Leading in Our Uncertain Times: Be Real – Not a Hero
Blog Network
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Leadership
February 25, 2020

Leading in Our Uncertain Times: Be Real—Not a Hero

Successful leadership in the coming decade will require humility, openness, and commitment.

From left: Diana C. Robertson, Martine Haas, Rachel Werner, and Nancy Zhang.
News
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School News
Fall/Winter 2019

View From the Top

A new year brings new leadership at Wharton—and it’s female-driven.

Lessons Learned From the Military to Wharton to the C-Suite
School News
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Careers
December 12, 2018

Lessons Learned From the Military to Wharton to the C-Suite

As a guest of the Wharton Veterans Club, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto WG99 spoke to students about how the Army and a focus on "optionality" led him to success at Twitter, the NFL, and beyond.

Three Big Leadership Clichés—and How to Rethink Them
Blog Network
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Leadership
December 03, 2018

Three Big Leadership Clichés—and How to Rethink Them

Dean Geoffrey Garrett takes a fresh look at popular advice that might otherwise do more harm than good.

The 7 Attributes You Need on Your Path to the Top 1
Blog Network
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Careers
March 23, 2018

The 7 Attributes You Need on Your Path to the Top

In her new book through Wharton Digital Press, Cassandra Frangos GRD10 reveals the hidden dynamics that help executives reach the C-suite.

Remembering Jon M. Huntsman, Sr. W59 Hon96
School News
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Entrepreneurship
February 07, 2018

Remembering Jon M. Huntsman, Sr. W59 Hon96

At a time when ethical leadership is vital in business as well as politics, humanity is the beneficiary of Jon M. Huntsman, Sr.’s legacy.

Four Leadership Traits Every CEO Needs
Ideas
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Leadership
Fall/Winter 2017

Four Leadership Traits Every CEO Needs

A new study reveals characteristics that define outstanding leaders

Mid-Year Business Review: A Company’s Path to Success
Blog Network
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Leadership
July 18, 2017

Mid-Year Business Review: A Company’s Path to Success

Why a mid-year assessment could be what your business needs to reach its goals.

Four Ways Managers Can Maximize Team Engagement
Blog Network
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Leadership
June 12, 2017

Four Ways Managers Can Maximize Team Engagement

Executive coach Alissa Finerman WG98 offers strategies for improving both team and individual performance.

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