Weekly Hotlist: In Defense of the Unabashedly Profitable

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Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile In Defense of the Unabashedly Profitable Jay Richards If executives act willfully against their responsibility to seek and make a profit, they will have failed in one of their primary duties. CREATIVITY What Surprising Number Will Change Your Business? Bill Taylor Find the right numbers and you can win the battle of ideas. Read more. LEADERSHIP Narcissism, Partnership, and Strategy Walter Kiechel Young managers show stronger narcissistic tendencies than ever. This is not good news. Read more. GENDER What the U.S. Can Learn From Europe About Gender Equality in the Workplace Sylvia Ann Hewlett The Obama administration has great models to draw from, if it's serious. Read more. Blue Ocean Strategy Harvard Business Press Book In companies worldwide, two words have made the difference between success and failure: "blue ocean." A worldwide best seller, now read in more than 40 languages, Blue Ocean Strategy has helped millions identify a path to success — uncovering new market space that's ripe for growth. INSEAD's Chan and Mauborgne will help you render rivals obsolete. HIRING How to Prevent Hiring Disasters Amy Gallo Avoid hiring mishaps and get the right person for the position every time. Read more. MANAGING YOURSELF A Dying Father's Lessons on Life for His Teenaged Daughter Adi Ignatius What lessons will you impart in your comprehensive life guide? Read more. CAREER PLANNING A Dispassionate Review of Reviews Marc Effron and Miriam Ort Don't complain about performance reviews; break them down into three controllable components. Read more. CRISIS MANAGEMENT When Should We Forgive Failure? Michael Watkins There are two types of failure. Only one should lead to punishment Read more. STRATEGY Five Questions to Build a Strategy Roger Martin How to take the pain out of strategy making. Read more. ADVERTISEMENT MOST READ Facebook's Culture Problem May Be Fatal The 100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World How to Lead Without Saying a Word Two Rules for a Successful Presentation Seven Hints for Selling Ideas COMMENT OF THE WEEK "If you've surrounded yourself with yes-men or if you only hear congratulatory messages and suggestions, you're going to fail." posted by STEPHEN HOFFMAN JOIN THE DISCUSSION ADVERTISEMENT Job Seekers, Take Note Whether you've been laid off or are considering a job change, HBR's Guide to Getting a Job will help ensure that your next move is the right one. Only $19.95. Buy now » UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Weekly Hotlist" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. Copyright © 2010 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)