CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University’s secretive seven-member governing board issued an unusual statement recently: It stands behind the school’s president, Lawrence H. Summers. The board’s one-page letter to “the Harvard community” sets the stage for a possible showdown between Mr. Summers and his prominent faculty critics, who are moving toward a referendum on his leadership. [...]

As a professional writer and interviewer, I am often asked about the many celebrities I profile: “What are they really like?” And though it may sound hokey, I find that these stars share many traits with the successful businessmen and women that I profile for CareerBuilder. Ultimately, it’s all a matter of focus. To illustrate [...]

Can an executive who worked for one of the world’s largest banks for 30 years find happiness in a community bank with just two branches? Bill Bordin says he can. In 2004, the former senior vice president at Bank of America resigned from his employer of three decades to join Borel Private Bank and Trust [...]

But can we change directions at mid-career? One day, as you are heading off to work, you wonder: “Is this really what I want to do for the rest of my life?” Or, say you’ve just been laid off after ten years with the same company. You have a decent severance package and a chance [...]

You don’t need a Harvard MBA anymore, at least not for major career success. Many senior corporate stars have taken a very unorthodox academic route on their way to the top, experts say. Or they ditched the idea of getting a college degree entirely. Don’t Fence Me In Of course, a Harvard MBA (or equivalent [...]

Are you ready to make an executive decision? Choosing an executive MBA program is like picking a mutual fund. There are so many choices that you have the nagging feeling that maybe you’ll choose the wrong one. Where should you begin? First and foremost, know what you hope to accomplish with an EMBA. Then do [...]

So you’re thinking about graduate school? Returning to the classroom to earn a Master’s degree? Before you grab your letter jacket from the closet and dust off the old backpack, consider everything that comes with a return to higher learning. A Master’s is a serious commitment and a sacrifice of both time and money. It’s [...]

If it’s Tuesday for Barrie Lapins, this must be London–or some other great city where she gets paid to buy cool stuff. Her exact title is Memorabilia Acquisitions Manager for the Hard Rock Cafe. She purchases expensive items from rock stars for display at one of the chain’s 105 international locations. With the company celebrating [...]

Astrology has been used for centuries to look into the past and foresee the future. Astrology charts the position of the planets at the time of a person’s birth. Some say these forces can determine a person’s personality, their path in life, and their career. Heeding Stellar Advice Kelli Fox, astrologer, publisher, and co-founder of [...]

Let’s talk a little bit about attitudes toward work. It’s an interesting thing. Although most of us spend more time working than in any other activity except sleep, we have few rules with which to approach work. We get up, take the subway or the Bentley to work, sit at our desks and file or [...]