The Best of the November Issue

 

October 13, 2015 by Best of the Issue Idea Watch CEOs with Daughters Run More Socially Responsible Firms Henrik Cronqvist They score a full 12% higher on CSR metrics. Feature The New Science of Customer Emotions Scott Magids, Alan Zorfas, and Daniel Leemon You don’t need to be Apple or Disney to succeed. Feature Why Organizations Don’t Learn Francesca Gino and Bradley Staats They face 10 big challenges. Feature The Best-Performing CEOs in the World Harvard Business Review Staff Our 2015 ranking – with a new methodology. Managing Yourself Be Your Own Best Advocate Deborah M. Kolb Look for everyday negotiation opportunities.

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