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NOVEMBER 27, 2006

Extreme Givers

These philanthropists set the gold standard for bequests, transforming the charitable landscape for years to come with their generosity


NOVEMBER 27, 2006

Jim Karas Says Take Fitness with You

The exercise guru used to be an executive so he knows how hard it is to work out on the road. He has developed a winning method


NOVEMBER 2, 2006

White Collars, Sullied

From the boardroom to the prison cell: A rash of corporate misbehavior has landed numerous executives in criminal court. A look at 15 of the most notable white-collar defendants.


OCTOBER 30, 2006

The Dharma Dons

A few of today's most prominent management thinkers of Indian descent


OCTOBER 9, 2006

Best Cars for CEOs

When you're the boss, you can drive any car you like. But most likely you'll be driven instead


SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

Today's CEOs: Then and Now

Here's a look at how some corporate leaders got their start in business, plus lessons they learned along the way


SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

CEOs: Hot and Not

Given recent high-profile departures, here's a look at five chief executives whose companies' performance has been excellent -- and five under pressure


AUGUST 21, 2006

The List

Here are our picks for the most competitive businesspeople on the planet


AUGUST 21, 2006

Personal Reflections

Find out what motivates some of the most fiercely competitive people


JULY 10, 2006

Fabulous Failures of Successful People

You won't succeed if you don't try, right? These six leaders learned from their mistakes and aren't likely to repeat them


JULY 3, 2006

After the Icon Exits

How companies from Standard Oil to Wal-Mart have fared once their legendary chiefs moved on


JULY 3, 2006

Scary Smart

Intellectual Ventures' Nathan Myhrvold swaps ideas with some of the most brilliant and accomplished scientific minds around


JUNE 26, 2006

Bill Gates: A Rich Life

Nerdy kid, entrepreneur, tech pioneer, tycoon, philanthropist -- the man behind Microsoft has been all that more


JUNE 26, 2006

Parker on Wine: Rosés

Just in time for summer, world-famous wine critic Robert Parker picks 14 of his favorites


JUNE 21, 2006

Meet the New Boss

For top executives across America's business landscape, harsh is out, caring is in.


JUNE 19, 2006

Changing of the Tech Guard

As legend Bill Gates prepares to end his day-to-day involvement with Microsoft, which tech industry executives may one day approach his stature?


JUNE 19, 2006

The IN 25

The top innovation champions from around the world


JUNE 19, 2006

Marissa Mayer: The Talent Scout

Mayer outlines the 9 notions of innovation


JUNE 16, 2006

Twilight of the Tech Titans

Gates joins a long line of tech executives who ushered in the age of the personal computer but are now ceding the spotlight


JUNE 13, 2006

No-Sweat Summer Suits

No matter how hot it gets this summer, with the right suits anyone can look cool


JUNE 12, 2006

Investing in Their Country

The new Treasury Secretary is just following a trend: Goldman Sachs has supplied talent to the U.S. government since World War II


JUNE 5, 2006

Cream of the Hot Growth Crop

Here are six extraordinary outfits on BusinessWeek's annual list of 100 Hot Growth companies


MAY 31, 2006

Money Men

Some Treasury secretaries make their mark on history, while others slip into obscurity. Do you know these guys?


MAY 25, 2006

Courthouse Scorecard

The Enron Task Force so far has charged 34 defendants. As the trial of Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling begins, here's a sampling of where various cases stand.


MAY 4, 2006

The Most Common Expense Account Abuses

Thinking about fiddling on your T&E? Don't. No matter how clever you are it's all been done before.


APRIL 3, 2006

Profiles of the BusinessWeek 50

Start here for in-depth information about this year's top performers. On each page you'll find a corporate snapshot, vital investing info, data about the CEO, and links to drill deeper in each category


MARCH 23, 2006

Dress the Part of a Leader

Whether they -- or you -- realize it, your business associates will judge you by your attire. Check out this advice before suiting up


MARCH 15, 2006

The Thought Does Count

Got corporate gifts on your list? Some experts share their favorites for making the recipient think you've really made the effort


MARCH 7, 2006

Buffett: A Tough Act to Follow

Berkshire Hathaway's chief says a successor has been chosen -- but won't say who. Here's a look at the top candidates


FEBRUARY 6, 2006

Redefining the CEO

Just over a decade ago, Steve Jobs was considered washed-up. Now, given the astounding success of Apple and Pixar, he's setting a new bar for how to manage in the Digital Age


JANUARY 24, 2006

Auto Execs Answer Two Key Questions

We asked top officials from eight carmakers how GM and Ford can regain traction and whether the shift away from SUVs will continue


JANUARY 23, 2006

The Great Communicators

What good are ingenious ideas or a grand vision if you can't convey their fabulousness to your audience? Take some pointers from these leaders


DECEMBER 21, 2005

Small Biz Reflections and Resolutions

Ten U.S. entrepreneurs offer lessons learned during 2005 and what they plan to accomplish in 2006


DECEMBER 19, 2005

Best Leaders

In corner offices, design shops, ad agencies ‹ these executives were ahead of the pack


AUGUST 26, 2005

BusinessWeek Online's Fittest CEOs

Sky Dayton surfing. Richard Branson soaring. Larry Ellison sailing. And more. Find out what makes these CEOs run, or swim, or ski, or...


JANUARY 10, 2005

The Best Managers of 2004

In 2004, some of the strongest performers showed up in some of the sleepiest industries, some excelled just by staying the course, and others corrected predecessors' mistakes


MARCH 21, 2005

The Best Fund Managers

Here are the 2005 winners of the Standard & Poor's/BusinessWeek Excellence in Fund Management Awards.


JANUARY 10, 2005

Managers to Watch

Keep your eyes on these folks. Some are up-and-comers, others old pros facing new challenges. No matter what the industry, they'll all have difficult choices ahead


MAY 31, 2004

The High-Tech Golfer

How technology is changing the sport of golf, from lessons to hardware to gadgets. Plus: The science of the power drive


 

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In ways large and small, in places near and far, the Internet is changing just about everything. This monthly podcast spotlights innovative companies or organizations that are using the Web to improve sales, management, customer service, marketing, and more.

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Profiles of pioneers who are pushing the limits of design. Spanning ten weeks, this special series highlights the opportunities that emerge on the fertile edges of innovation, where architecture blurs with branding, information design becomes a business tool, video games morph into training tools, and more

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Cruise Control

Cruise Control, a nationally syndicated automotive radio show now available here as a podcast, takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with reviews and interviews with industry designers, engineers, and executives. With plenty of trivia contests and giveaways, Cruise Control is the radio show for car enthusiasts who enjoy racing and restoring all kind of vehicles.

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From blogs and podcasts to open-source journalism on Wikis, BusinessWeek's Heather Green, co-author of Blogspotting.net, talks with startups and traditional companies alike about the latest in social media, collaboration, sharing technologies, and online video.

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