Ben Heineman Jr. has held top positions in government, law, and business. He is the author of High Performance with High Integrity. More
A new report from the Department of Energy calls for the creation of a shale gas production organization -- a private sector agency that would set safety standards and address environmental concerns More »
Critics who attack the president for "surrendering" to Republicans are being naïve about the difficulties of pushing policies through a divided House More »
The media magnate denies personal responsibility for the phone-hacking scandal More »
Rupert Murdoch should fire Rebekah Brooks for failing to create a culture where reporters respected the law More »
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The answer depends heavily on organizational culture and national laws More »
They blasted David Sokol days before Berkshire's annual meeting, but what of the company's chairman? Ethical questions remain. More »
Stymied by legislative and regulatory avenues, the president may turn to executive means for curbing federal election expenditures -- and risk a partisan uproar More »
The country can no longer afford massive gender inequality if it wants to recover from the earthquake More »
The co-head of her domestic affairs prep team recalls working with a warm, self-confident candidate in Queens in advance of her face-off with Vice President Bush More »
As Egypt rebuilds, the country must find the right balance of political legitimacy, a social safety net, economic growth, and a right-sized role for government More »
The story behind Gustav Klimt's iconic painting of Adele Bloch-Bauer More »
"History is being made." So say the people, the commentators, and the policy makers in Egypt and around the globe.But, of course, "history" itself is no clear guide, and indeed offers many imperfect analogies for consideration as presidents and people--participants and observers--seek their bearings.After more than 10 days of revolt, Egypt is at a cross-roads with great uncertainty. Long-standing fear of repression has turned to wide-spread anger and dramatic… More »
Given the catastrophic mistakes of most financial institutions, how can they govern themselves in the future? More »
Should the Apple CEO be obligated to detail the reasons he is taking a leave of absence from the company? More »
It boggles the mind. Steve Jobs has taken a medical leave of absence for an unspecified reason and for an indeterminate amount of time.But, in his email to Apple employees, he says "my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy."Jobs is the CEO of the second most valuable U.S. company (market cap of more than $300 billion). He is regarded by many as the inspiration for the company's innovative designs. He is a global public figure--and the… More »
The idea of Constitutional "originalism" is nothing new—here, a history of the judicial theory More »
The recent suspension of three senior managers at Renault highlights a traditional risk -- leaks from inside a company More »
If Congress shoots down the 17-year-old policy, can the military make a smooth transition? More »
