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February 15-19, 2010

Most Overlooked Articles of the Week

Video: Covidien CEO Rich Meelia talks about the impact of the troubled global economy on the medical device industry, prescription drug costs and the name Covidien – NECN TV
‘Don’t Hide in the Corner’: A page from the life and career of Hearst’s Cathie BlackKnowledge@Wharton
Why Do MBAs Make Better CEOs? An MBA really does help a CEO to add value. At least, that’s what a recent INSEAD study suggests. The more difficult question is why.Business Week

The Week’s Best Interviews and Remarks by CEOs

Op-Ed: Erasing our innovation deficit – An op-ed by Google CEO Eric SchmidtWashington Post
Op-Ed: Lawmakers’ rush to punish banks threatens recovery: An op-ed by Blackstone Group CEO Stephen A. SchwarzmanWall Street Journal
Interview: Adobe Co-founder John Warnock on the Competitive Advantages of Aesthetics and the ‘Right’ TechnologyKnowledge@Wharton

Best Recent Articles on Leadership and Management

Constellation Energy CEO Sweats the Details: Mayo A. Shattuck III says the financial crisis taught him he delegated too much. Now he digs into details on the company’s projects, and holds weekly meetings with executives to debate risks.Wall Street Journal
Video: Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld: “Move quickly even if it makes you feel uncomfortable” – HSMAmericas via YouTube
How Companies Develop Great Leaders; Creating a culture of leadership even during crises, chaos, and an economic downturnBusiness Week