The Short Life of Enlightened Leadership (and How to Extend It)
Most companies that try to do well by doing good can’t make it last. Their leaders need to think more carefully about their philosophy and governance.
February 11, 2019 
James O'Toole
James O’Toole is director of the Neely Center for Ethical Leadership at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.
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