To say that my expectations for South Africa were low is a tremendous understatement.: When I went there to give a presentation last March, my preparations included a visit to my doctor, where I paid

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Fire! Banish! Decapitate! For many, these are the words that spring to mind when considering some of America’s top CEOs. Popular anger towards AIG (AIG) is running so high that Barney Frank, ch

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Imagine you’re running a marathon. Against incredible odds, you’re in first place. The finish line is just yards away; as you cross it, triumphant, the feeling of ecstasy immediately vani

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