Topic: Harvard Law School

Have I Got Your Full and Undivided Attention?

Life is speeding up and we are constantly inventing new ways to make things move even faster. But what are some of the consequences of this constant busyness? Are we losing our ability to think and properly relate to other people?READ»

Face Time With Fred Smith

The founder of Federal Express and the creator of overnight delivery is obsessed with time and the pursuit of speed. He learned everything he knows about leadership from the marines. And he gets choked up at the movies.READ»

Sex & Power

This morning's USA Today reports that California governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger has named his transition team. The group includes not only Republicans, but a handful of prominent Democrats as well: San Francisco Mayor Willie ...READ»

Top Dog

Job Titles of the Future: Niloo HoweREAD»

Faithful Follower, but No Leader

Alberto Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, is a nice man. Even his sharpest critics compliment him on his friendly demeanor. He is also a man of accomplishment; he rose from humble beginnings to graduate from Harvard ...READ»

Justice Served Here

An extraordinary work space for out-of-the-ordinary lawyers.READ»

When the going gets tough, Shawn Baldwin behaves like a true Wall Streeter and heads to the Hamptons (for a fundraiser)!

Shawn Baldwin from CMG reports from the Reginald F. Lewis memorial event at the Lewis estate in East HamptonREAD»

Memes From My Father—Silly Internet Fun with Barack Obama's Life Story

If you thought a pot-smoking Olympic athlete was bad, wait until you hear a trash-talking President. Call it Memes from My Father–the latest Internet sensation involves silly fun with Barack Obama’s life story.READ»

Editor's Letter

Reveling in rivalry.READ»

Leadership: To Change or Not To Change?

“We change when it hurts too much not to change.” That statement is attributed to Harvard professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter, the author of many books on change and its effect on organizations. This sentiment certainly applied to ...READ»

Time to Take Stock

"We're not only fighting back militarily, but we're also fighting back with our values."READ»

The Four Toughest Talks in Business

Strategies and scripts for those difficult conversations you don't want to have.READ»

She Stands on Common Ground

What side are you on? Mediation expert Susan Podziba facilitates dialogue between prochoice advocates and prolife activists, between Israelis and Palestinians, and between environmentalists and fishermen.READ»

Caffeinated, Aggressive & Brash, Esq.

Startup attitude can shake up a stodgy industry. Just ask the fastest law firm in the country.READ»

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Social Capitalists: Profiles

Accion International Entrepreneurship: A- Innovation: A Social Impact: A+ Aspiration: B+ Sustainability: B+ Boston, Massachusetts Maria Otero, President and CEO www.accion.org "We have taken traditional ...READ»

Ron Pollack and President Ford

When Ron was putting together his Vail fundraiser for the rescue workers of 9-11, he got a number of the local leaders and long-term residents to help: Vail mayor Rod Slifer and his business partner Harry Frampton ...READ»

Michelle Obama as Post-Balance Rorschach Test

In September, I predicted, “Sarah Palin’s and Michelle Obama’s impact will be a subtle yet powerful shift away from the “balance” mindset and the “all or nothing” work life dichotomy that drew the battle lines of the ...READ»

Is The Middle Class An Endangered Species?

The Middle Class is in serious trouble, world-wide. And this current recession has magnified how serious the problem is, even though there are differences among Western countries and third world nations.READ»

Filling the Void

Introducing the Fast Company/Monitor Group Social Capitalist Award winners--25 entrepreneurs solving the world's toughest problems with creativity, ingenuity, and passion. Because they can't stand a vacuum.READ»

Balancing Acts

Unit of OneREAD»

'It's in the Country's Best Interest for Poor Folks to Be Smart'

The most compelling opportunities for social entrepreneurs are the public schools. Gene Wade has been dreaming about fixing the public schools since he was a kid. Now he's doing it.READ»

Social Justice - Alan Khazei and Vanessa Kirsch

"If you are exposed directly to an injustice or need, you want to do something about it."READ»

The Trillion-Dollar Vision of Dee Hock

The corporate radical who organized Visa wants to dis-organize your company.READ»