The MIT Sloan School of Management introduced its "competency model" in 2000, creating a four-zone grid that measures demonstrated success, such as test scores and standout work experience, and personal attributes, such as relationship-building skills and sensitivity to others.

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Remake leadership and emphasize attributes that women demonstrate, such as relationship development and collaboration.

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Gregory Sarian, who founded the group in 1997, joined Merrill in 1993 and attributes the move to Hightower to the fiduciary relationship his team can now offer clients.

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The relationship between Zynga and Facebook is a close one, and apparently the two look for similar attributes in executives.

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Armed with an understanding of your risk appetite and relationship to debt, some investors may choose to carry debt after all due to its positive attributes.

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