What makes a truly great CEO? We often think of charismatic visionaries who grace the covers of magazines. But what if the best-performing CEOs in history were a group of quiet, unconventional thinkers you’ve probably never heard of?In today’s 5-minute briefing on the influential book, “The Outsiders,” we explore the single most important job of any CEO. Discover why the ability to allocate capital is the ultimate predictor of long-term value creation.
William N. Thorndike Jr. is an accomplished investor, entrepreneur, and author, best known for his critically acclaimed book, "The Outsiders." As the founder and managing director of Housatonic Partners, a leading private equity firm, Thorndike brings decades of experience in capital allocation and …
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