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Book] Leadership | Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire by Rebecca Henderson
Book Review & Discussion - Contemporary Classics Series
Publication: 2020
Author: Rebecca Henderson, Harvard Business School Professor
Core Thesis: Purpose-driven companies that solve social and environmental problems can be more profitable and innovative than purely profit-driven competitors. Free markets need rewiring, not replacing.
Reading Time: 17 minutes
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