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- Second Act Careers: Wall Street Trader Turned Fitness Guru
- Thu, 08 May 2008 13:26:00 EDT - After a successful – and accidental – career as a Wall Street trader, Sarah Lurie decided to pursue an advanced economics degree. But along the way her direction changed again and now she is a fitness guru and gym owner.
- How I Got Here: From Potomac Fever to Supply Chain Master
- Wed, 07 May 2008 09:02:00 EDT - Like many kids who grow up in Washington, D.C., Mark Zafra figured he, too, would join the ranks of lawyers and lobbyists in town. But a stint with the Peace Corps and an advanced degree in international management led Mr. Zafra to a start-up, a spin-off and, ultimately, a career in supply chain management.
- Pride to Join 'McJob' Menu
- Wed, 07 May 2008 15:20:00 EDT - McDonald's seeks to make a "McJob" something that members of its work force do with pride. The company hopes initiatives such as health insurance and 401(k) plans can combat employee turnover.
- New Breed of Business Gurus Rises
- Mon, 05 May 2008 16:35:00 EDT - Psychologists, journalists and celebrity CEOs crowd the top of a ranking of influential business thinkers compiled for The Wall Street Journal. The results ranked author and consultant Gary Hamel No. 1. (Methodology)
- Quest for Innovation, Motivation Inspires the Gurus
- Mon, 05 May 2008 10:10:00 EDT - Managers everywhere these days worry about innovating, motivating workers and global competition. So it's no surprise that writers and consultants who tackle these subjects place near the top of our ranking of influential business thinkers. Here are snapshots of three who ranked in the top five.
