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July 09, 2013 Leading Like Nelson Mandela By Video Linda Hill, Harvard Business School professor, shares her memories of meeting the leaders of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement, and what she learned from them.

Economy One Difference Between a Great Recession and a Great Depression: Jobs by Justin Fox We lost fewer jobs this time, perhaps because we learned from our mistakes. Leadership How and Why to Be a Leader (Not a Wannabe) by Umair Haque Lead people to their better selves. Customers Why Comcast Would Rather Be Feared Than Loved by Justin Fox Sometimes cable companies' poor service is a strategic choice. Marketing Would You Wear That Company's T-Shirt in Public? by Ty Montague If people shy away from your logo, maybe your story isn't strong enough. Leadership transitions Who New CEOs Fire First by Sarah Green The top executive most at risk? The head of HR. Global business Why Brazilians Were So Quick to Protest Bus Fares by Andrew O'Connell 70% of Brazilians believe corruption is widespread, up 9 points from 2010.

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