Category Archives: Leadership, Management & Communication Skills
Closing the Gender Gap Can “Grow the Cake for All”
Gender is just the low-hanging fruit in an approach that promises to benefit society at large, says Halla Tomasdottir, founder and CEO of Sisters Capital. Read More
Overcoming the Economic God Complex
How can economic forecasters improve when they have little incentive to do any better? Behavioral economist Tim Harford thinks financial professionals need help overcoming a God complex. Read More
4 Lessons from Iceland for Surviving a Financial Crisis
Halla Tomasdottir cofounded Audur Capital in the year before Iceland’s massive financial crisis. She credits the survival of her firm to four key values. Read More
Where Should Analysts Look for Unique Insights? Beyond Company Management
James J. Valentine, CFA, says that three components must be combined to provide equity analysts with unique insight. Read More
Investment Professionals: How Socially Useful Are You?
To restore trust, private wealth managers must step out of the shadows, demonstrate value, and prove their relevance not only to clients but also to society at large, says Newton Investment Management CEO Helena Morrissey. Read More
Helena Morrissey on Diversity Driving Company Performance
Helena Morrissey says a diversity of perspective can improve company performance, but it must be developed internally, not imposed externally. Read More
How to Find Elusive Happiness at Work
Alexander Kjerulf, chief happiness officer at Woohoo Inc., argues that happiness at work is not only good for employees but also good for profitability. He believes happiness is created by focusing on results, recognition, and relationships. Read More
John Rogers: We Need to Seek a Sustainable Place for the Future of Finance
The president and CEO of CFA Institute opened the Fifth Annual European Investment Conference by calling on investment professionals to think about a sustainable way forward and how to rebuild trust in the industry. Read More
Alexander Kjerulf: How Do You Pursue Happiness at Work?
At our upcoming Fifth Annual European Investment Conference, the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo inc. will address this question by providing investment professionals with his insights into the topic from empirical research and anecdotal evidence. Read More
