As president, general manager or new owner, I learned that it was my actions that had the most impact on the organization, not my words. As such, everything that I did was observed, reported on, discussed behind my back and evaluated – I was in a “Fishbowl.” In most of the positions I held, I [...]
Lessons Learned-Fishbowl
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Nov 162009
Restaurant Review – Venda Ravioli
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Oct 302006
As beautiful as the HBS campus is, it is nice to get away once in awhile. Taking a weekend day trip to explore the New England area is the perfect way to enjoy this wonderful fall weather. As New England’s second-largest city, Providence, Rhode Island, has all the building blocks to make it an ideal [...]
Reflections on a New England Winter
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Mar 282005
As Spring approaches here in Boston, it’s important to remember a few simple facts: At 60? F: Texans wear coats, gloves, and woolly hats. New Englanders sunbathe. At 50? F:New Yorkers try to turn on the heat. New Englanders plant gardens. At 40? F:Italian cars won’t start. New Englanders drive with the windows down. At [...]
Experience Gilded Age Elegance at the Newport Ball
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Jun 042001
Summer is almost upon us and, besides having the whole campus to ourselves, the January Cohort can soon enjoy another exclusive event: The Newport Ball! The Newport Ball has traditionally been the main formal event at HBS. This year we have chosen the Astors’ Beechwood Mansion, a beautiful ocean-front property located in historic Newport, Rhode [...]
Reflections on a New England Winter
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Apr 022001
As Spring approaches here in Boston, it’s important to remember a few simple facts: At 60ø F: Texans wear coats, gloves, and woolly hats. New Englanders sunbathe. At 50ø F:New Yorkers try to turn on the heat. New Englanders plant gardens. At 40ø F:Italian cars won’t start. New Englanders drive with the windows down. At [...]
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