Professor Sydney Finkelstein talks about why smart executives fail and how we can learn from their mistakes.

Finkelstein notes that failure can lead to success in a lot of ways. The best leaders are willing to make the tough calls, face up to negative data and feedback, and do something about the problem rather than deny it's happening.

Professor Finkelstein teaches in Leadership and Strategic Impact , Tuck Executive Program, and Custom Engagements.

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