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In tough times, companies are challenged with how to attract and retain good people. Good thing management expert Steve Kerr's new book explores how companies can realign reward systems to improve performance. In our continuing "First Person" series, HOW Online asks Kerr: "Is it more important to design effective reward systems during hard times than in prosperous times?"
More »"When the media does confront the question of responsibility, it is usually to conclude that responsibility resides with the person who commits the initial offense, not with those who repeat it."
During the course of this seemingly endless presidential campaign, the American people have been recipients of a number of offensive remarks by supporters of various candidates, remarks aimed at one or another minority group. However, the most publicized recent case of offensive speech was not connected to any political campaign: Don Imus' cruel and baseless description of the Rutgers women's basketball team.
More »"Corporate leaders, to be worthy of the title, must articulate a set of values, and drive and reinforce behaviors that are consistent with those values."
Many people agree with George Will that it's important for a leader to be of good character — to be able to inspire others, make ethical decisions and be a credible role model. However, circumstances will inevitably arise that require leaders to take action on moral issues in areas where the leaders themselves are far from paragons of virtue.
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