The Thai Cave Rescue: What Are the Leadership Lessons?

A committed Thai government, a provincial governor’s rallying spirit and the grit of the trapped young men saved the day, say experts.

Public Policy

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Theresa May’s Brexit action plan won’t find favor with either the EU or her own party, and she faces tough times ahead in negotiations, say experts.

Why the U.K. Has Few Options in the Brexit Negotiations

How the U.S.-led Trade Wars Imperil the Global Economy
Will Mexico’s New President Deliver on His Promises?
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Social Impact

Africa farmers

Nonprofit myAgro’s novel financing model is transforming the way African farmers pay for their harvests.

Planting Seeds of Success in Africa

Sustainable Cities Are Closer Than We Think
Why Alaska’s Experience Shows Promise for Universal Basic Income
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Management

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Yesterday’s bellwether brands, like GE, are struggling to survive. To bring good things back to life, today’s leaders must change how they think about legacy, note the authors of this opinion piece.

Dow(n) and Out: Can General Electric Reclaim Its Legacy?

The Disney-Fox Deal: Why It’s About Going Directly to the Consumer
How One Hedge Fund’s Operational Approach Spawns Turnarounds
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Technology

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Two Accenture executives discuss their new book about how bridging the gap between humans and AI can boost productivity.

Humans Plus Robots: Why the Two Are Better Than Either One Alone

YouTube Takes It All: Why On-demand Content Is Winning
How Evite Avoided Becoming Another Social Network Flop
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Innovation

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Author Jonah Sachs, founder of Free Range Studios, explains why playing it safe no longer gets results — and what to do about it.

Celebrate the Rule Breakers: Why Unsafe Thinking Leads to Innovation

How the Blockchain Can Transform Government
What Are Early-stage VCs Looking for? Founders with Grit
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Finance

Wall Street

Will key issues such as potential interest rate hikes by the Fed, an inverted yield curve and the trade wars upend equity markets anytime soon?

Will Interest Rate Hikes Hurt Stocks? Ask Jeremy Siegel

Girls Who Invest: Building a Pipeline for Women in Finance
How Big Banks Can Become Too Big to Fail
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Leadership

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A Google leadership development adviser says most companies need a wake-up call, because 70% of workers don’t care about, or actively hate, their jobs.

Should Leadership Feel More Like Love?

Betting on Disaster: Why Risk Management Is a Leadership Issue
LinkedIn’s Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies
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Marketing

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Brands including Facebook, Wells Fargo and Uber have unveiled ad campaigns focused on making amends for recent misdeeds. But is it the right move?

Is an Apology an Effective Marketing Campaign?

How World Cup Sponsorship Mirrors Global Economic Shifts
Keep Shopping: Why the Wayfair Ruling Won’t Hurt Online Sales
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