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Journal Article | Investor's Business Daily | April 27, 2010

Don't Deny the Facts

by Richard S. Tedlow

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Tedlow, Richard S. "Don't Deny the Facts." Investor's Business Daily (April 27, 2010). (A conversation with Richard Tedlow, by Michael Mink.)

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  • Article | Bloomberg Businessweek | April 8, 2010

    Toyota Was in Denial. How About You?

    Richard S. Tedlow

    Keywords: Auto Industry;

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    Tedlow, Richard S. "Toyota Was in Denial. How About You?" Bloomberg Businessweek (April 8, 2010).  View Details
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  • Book | 2010

    Denial: Why Business Leaders Fail to Look Facts in the Face--and What to Do About It

    Richard S. Tedlow

    This book deals with two of the biggest problems in business: Why do sane, smart leaders often refuse to accept the facts that threaten their companies? And how do they find the courage to resist denial when facing new trends, changing markets, and tough new competitors?

    Keywords: Change Management; Leadership; Problems and Challenges; Personal Characteristics; Competition;

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    Tedlow, Richard S. Denial: Why Business Leaders Fail to Look Facts in the Face--and What to Do About It. Portfolio, 2010.  View Details
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  • Comment | Conference Board Review

    Nothing to See Here: Richard Tedlow Explains Why So Many CEOs Refuse to Confront the Truth

    Richard S. Tedlow

    The article presents an interview with business historian Richard Tedlow on the topic of why chief executive officers (CEOs) sometimes refuse to acknowledge data or information that indicate they need to shift their strategy. He notes that denial is a typical response to terrifying truths. He says CEOs need to surround themselves with people unafraid to be truthful, and that CEOs should be proactive in soliciting contrary points of view.

    Keywords: Management;

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    Tedlow, Richard S. "Nothing to See Here: Richard Tedlow Explains Why So Many CEOs Refuse to Confront the Truth." Conference Board Review 47, no. 3 (Spring 2010). (A conversation with Richard Tedlow, by Matthew Budman.)  View Details
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