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The Questions I Ask Myself
Apr 12, 2015 | Blog, Self Reflection | 12 |
I was recently asked by some of my students to share with them the questions I ask myself when I...
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I am sorry
Mar 23, 2026 | Balance, Blog, Leadership, Self Reflection | 7 |
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When is it Too Much to Tolerate? If Ever, Now.
Aug 8, 2019 | Balance, Blog, Leadership, Self Reflection, Those Guys | 12 |
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I tried not to be too vocal, but it is no longer possible
Feb 23, 2026 | Balance, Blog, Leadership, Self Reflection | 7 |
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I Am “Those Guys”
Nov 24, 2016 | Balance, Blog, Leadership, Self Reflection, Those Guys | 7 |
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Is it lonely and stressful at the top?
Jan 22, 2024 | Ask Harry, Balance, Blog, Leadership, Self Reflection | 2 |
Given my experience as a former CFO, CEO, and Chairman of Baxter International, a global healthcare company, as well as my ongoing chairmanship of multiple company boards, I am often asked by my Kellogg MBA students and Kellogg Executive seminar participants: “Harry, is it true that it is lonely and stressful at the top of organizations?” My opinion is that yes, it can be lonely and stressful at the top, but it definitely does not have to be. Let me explain.
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Greetings from Shanghai
Feb 5, 2026 | Balance, Blog, Leadership, Self Reflection | 1 |
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Celebrating the Life of “Mr. Kellogg”
Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, Kellogg, Leadership | 0 |
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Some Last-Minute Fun in Milwaukee and Five Secrets for Success
Oct 13, 2025 | Balance, Blog, Business, Leadership, Self Reflection | 1 |
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Harry, delighted to read these thoughts. I was impressed and energized by the human and "liberal arts" perspective of Pope…
This needed to be said and is spot on!
Thank you for pulling this out and sharing. It is an important reminder for all of us that that true…
Hi Harry :) I can answer your question "Why Are You Here?" very easily: because the text "I want" exists…

Harry, re Golf, I can point out one problem - you are standing on the wrong side of the ball:)