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Leadership Lessons Learned from Space
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Former astronaut and retired Air Force Colonel Cady Coleman says that we generally don’t get to choose our colleagues, but you need to understand their point of view.

Maximize Your Career Success: Pearls from Carla Harris
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Carla Harris shares some of “Carla’s pearls” — hard-earned pearls of wisdom and career advice, gleaned from her nearly three decades on Wall Street.

A President’s View of the Art of Negotiation
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It isn't often that you get a chance to listen to a former sitting president discuss the art of negotiation; and it is rarer still that you learn negotiating secrets from a leader whose peace treaty helped to end an intractable conflict and garnered him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

Sheila Bair’s Five “Rules of the Road” for Women in the Workplace
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Sheila Bair, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, offers "rules of the road" for women trying to forge ahead in careers — and work structures — traditionally dominated by men.

Helena Morrissey on Diversity Driving Company Performance
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Helena Morrissey says a diversity of perspective can improve company performance, but it must be developed internally, not imposed externally.

How to Find Elusive Happiness at Work
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Alexander Kjerulf, chief happiness officer at Woohoo Inc., argues that happiness at work is not only good for employees but also good for profitability. He believes happiness is created by focusing on results, recognition, and relationships.

John Rogers: We Need to Seek a Sustainable Place for the Future of Finance
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The president and CEO of CFA Institute opened the Fifth Annual European Investment Conference by calling on investment professionals to think about a sustainable way forward and how to rebuild trust in the industry.

Alexander Kjerulf: How Do You Pursue Happiness at Work?
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At our upcoming Fifth Annual European Investment Conference, the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo inc. will address this question by providing investment professionals with his insights into the topic from empirical research and anecdotal evidence.

Ariel’s Mellody Hobson: Why Patience and Diversity Lead to Better Investing
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In a wide ranging discussion, the president of Ariel Investments explained how her firm’s investment philosophy, corporate culture, and concern for society have contributed to its success.