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William C. Taylor
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William C. Taylor

Founding editor of Fast Company and co-author of Mavericks at Work, William C. Taylor is working on his next book, Practically Radical. He tweets at

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Acid test of strategy

Sharp distinctions between how you do business and how you serve society, how you make money and how you make a contribution, are irrelevant.

By William C. Taylor | November 17, 2009; 06:11 AM ET | Comments (3)

Trust the Art, Not the Artist

Marvel at his products, applaud his feel for design, wonder at his capacity to cast such a large shadow over so many industries. But don't think you'll do better as a leader by acting more like Apple's leader.

By William C. Taylor | June 22, 2009; 02:55 PM ET | Comments (0)

Calhoun's Leadership Moment

While Jim Calhoun defended his high salary down the last time, a hospital administrator in Boston led an emotional call for belt-tightening in the organization to protect low-paid workers. Here's what we learn from these two leadership moments.

By William C. Taylor | March 16, 2009; 10:48 AM ET | Comments (1)

Memo to Wall Street

So it goes for the Wall Street elite: We'll gladly take the credit (and the pay) for good times, but don't blame us (or deny us our bonuses) when things go sour. Welcome to the no-fault economy!

By William C. Taylor | February 2, 2009; 10:52 AM ET | Comments (2)

Elbow Grease

Coach Whisenhunt chose substance over sizzle, hard-won experience over youthful exuberance, discipline over star power. That choice led the Cardinals to the big game--and I hope it leads CEOs to rethink some of their decisions about whom they rely on in tough times.

By William C. Taylor | January 25, 2009; 11:29 PM ET | Comments (0)

Less Head, More Heart

In times of turmoil, people support causes they believe in, leaders whom they respect, and arguments that appeal to their hearts as well as their heads.

By William C. Taylor | December 8, 2008; 08:47 PM ET | Comments (5)

 
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