Why do consumers behave that way?
Robert Arias, PhD, helps us explore the different ways consumers behave towards the goods they own and what motivates these differences to shed light on the acts of consumption.
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"Who you are as a leader is an expression of a lifetime of experiences,” says Ken Meyers, former CEO of U.S. Cellular as he sat down with Professor Emeritus Al Gini in November to reflect on his career and discuss the importance of being a selfless leader.
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