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Former President & CEO, Borders Group, Inc.

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    What have you learned about leadership?

    George Jones

    George Jones says the key to leadership is surrounding yourself with talented people. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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    Retail marketing secrets

    George Jones

    You have to understand your customer, says George Jones. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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    How to retain customers

    George Jones

    To succeed, a company must differentiate, says George Jones. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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    Will brick and mortar survive?

    George Jones

    George Jones explains the synergies between online and offline retail. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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    Hiring strategies

    George Jones

    Find people who are passionate about what you are selling, says George Jones. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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    Do you have to go to business school to be a CEO?

    George Jones

    George Jones says you can succeed in business without an MBA, yet he regrets not earning one. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics, Politics & Policy

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    How do you consistently motivate your employees?

    George Jones

    Communication is the key, says George Jones. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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    What has been your greatest challenge?

    George Jones

    George Jones says turning around a company in tough economic times has been a challenge and an opportunity. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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    What has been your greatest success?

    George Jones

    George Jones says he's been able to assemble a terrific team at Borders. Read More

    August 26, 2008   |  In Business & Economics

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