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Current s+b Issue

s+b conducts and publishes dozens of interviews per year with noted thought leaders, including chief executive officers and other business leaders, authors, economists, and business theorists. Our coverage ranges from short, topical interviews with CEOs, entrepreneurs, business professors, chief technology officers, CFOs, CMOs, and other thought leaders to our feature-length Thought Leader Interviews.

Thought Leaders

Nir Halevy
on Motivating
Your Workforce

by Laura W. Geller

The Stanford professor explains how social distance affects the way people respond to feedback.

Erin Meyer Can
Make Your Global
Team Work

by Christie Rizk

The INSEAD professor shows how people can communicate across cultures. And watch the video “How to Lead a Successful Global Team.”

Katherine Milkman
on Why Fresh
Starts Matter

by Laura W. Geller

The Wharton professor says moments when you wipe the slate clean can help you meet your goals. And watch the video “How the Fresh-Start Effect Creates a Clean Slate .”

China’s Philosopher-
CEO Zhang Ruimin

by Art Kleiner

Haier’s leader describes how he built a winning global company by continually reframing his management philosophy.

Robert Sutton’s Guide to Excellence

The Stanford professor’s latest research explores the practices that enable companies to scale what they do best. And watch the video “How to Scale Up Excellence in an Organization.”

Cynthia McCauley’s Manual for Leadership Development

The leadership scholar explains why measurable, experience-based programs are key to helping executives develop their potential.

Derek Lidow on Mastering the Four Phases of a Successful Startup

The former entrepreneur analyzes the leadership skills that new companies need for long-term success.

Christine Bader’s Tales of a Corporate Idealist

The former BP policy development manager and U.N. business and human rights advisor on the nuances of promoting social responsibility and sustainability within companies.