There are no rules about creativity. Which made constructing our list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business a tricky task. We looked for dazzling new thinkers, rising stars, and boldface names who couldn't be ignored. We avoided people we've profiled in the recent past, whether Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook or über-designer Philippe Starck. We emphasized those whose creativity addresses a larger issue -- from the future of our energy infrastructure to the evolution of philanthropy to next-generation media and entertainment. And while we couldn't see how lauding Steve Jobs would show much creativity, we also couldn't ignore the outsized impact Apple has had on our business culture. That's why Apple's chief designer heads our list at No. 1. So read on. Enjoy. Quibble. Complain. And go here for rich multimedia profiles of our selections. By Fast Company Staff
The key players in the housing boom dubbed subprime lending and the securitization of the loans as "financial innovation." Two new books take different approaches to casting these "innovations" in a less flattering light. By David Lidsky
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Cisco, Corning, IBM, Intel, and Schwab have weathered worse economic storms. Five strategies to come out of this one even stronger. By Ellen McGirt and Chuck Salter
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