Some executives are different. They earn our respect. They are willing to break with convention. They spot opportunities and risks that others choose to ignore. They prove that finding the truth matters, and being right builds value for stakeholders.

Even when harshly criticized, these leaders pursue new directions, strategies, and business models. Their views and achievements impact the fortunes of entire companies and industries. They are risk-takers with a serious mission.

Meredith Whitney is CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, LLC, a macro and strategy-driven investment research firm. Continue reading…

Powerful results come from unlikely sources. How about looking at the potential and contributions of the youngest generation to enter the workforce, Gen Y, also known as the Millennials.

Gen Y is changing companies in very significant ways, proclaimed New York Times Columnist Lisa Belkin  Continue reading…