Bob Dylan at 70: Is He a Leader?

Bob Dylan is 70. Though his fans' main birthday gifts seem to be scoldings and criticisms, all agree that few people had more innovative influence on 20th-century music. One of the drivers of Dylan's reluctant leadership was the pursuit of what he called his "way home": the holy grail of being truly yourself.

McKinsey Consultant Involved in Billionaire's Insider Trading Scheme

In a rare inside look into the rarefied world of hedge fund dealings, a federal jury in Manhattan has found billionaire investor Raj Rajaratnam guilty of fraud and conspiracy. A juicy and far-reaching detail in the case: Former McKinsey director Anil Kumar (picture) and two other McKinsey consultants helped the Galleon Group founder with stock tips based on insider information. How can such dirty deals by consultants be prevented?

Fukushima: Breaking Through the Rules

When a Japanese worker at the Fukushima nuclear plant ran into a guard who stuck to the rules and refused to improvise, it revealed a lack of flexibility Japan urgently needs to get out of its crisis. Unfortunately Japan is not alone. All too often, companies get attached to rigid plans and cannot adapt to new facts on the ground.