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‘Misfits’ in Power: When a Company Needs a Leader CEO, But Gets a Manager

A study of nearly 5,000 CEOs by Raffaella Sadun highlights the importance of matching executive skills to a company’s specific needs.

Featuring Raffaella Sadun. By Ben Rand on June 12, 2025.

Featuring Jonathan L. Wallen. By Danielle Kost on June 6, 2025.

Featuring Alberto F. Cavallo. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on June 6, 2025.

Featuring Aiyesha Dey. By Jay Fitzgerald on June 4, 2025.

Featuring Amitabh Chandra. By Julie Jette on June 2, 2025.

Discover powerful insights from early-stage faculty research to equip your leadership and innovation.

Expertly curated research, tailored to address today's challenges.

A study by Zoe Cullen and Ebehi Iyoha reveals the challenges that small- and medium-sized businesses expect tariffs to bring—and how they will react.

Featuring Zoe B. Cullen and Ebehi Iyoha. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on April 4, 2025.

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