Recent articles on leadership from around the web…

• Giving the Chinese the keys to the Golden Arches
  As McDonalds plans on handing control of Chinese restaurants to locals, Chicago Business gives us some insight into how they are developing the local talent pool for the job. “Having Chinese executives who understand the culture and politics of doing business in this emerging market is critical for McDonald’s future success in the country.”
• Better leaders make better burritos
  Motley Fool gives us a profile on how Chipotle leveraged good leadership in their rapid rise to success. “Beyond simple monetary gains, perhaps the greatest gain for Chipotle is its ability to improve its service to customers.”
• Opportunity in going where others fear
  We’ve all seen the tremendous profits collected by firms willing to dive into Iraq recently, so it should come as no surprise that similar opportunities exist in North Korea. The International Herald Tribune details how foreign entreprenuers are making a go at it in North Korea.
• Group therapy For alphamales
  n ‘When Top Dogs Need Leashes‘, Businessweek gives us a quick preview of HBR-essay-turned-book Coaching the Alphamale. “The top ranks of business are filled with highly intelligent, confident, and successful men who demand to be in control–but whose impatience and drive can also hurt their companies.”
• ‘Long resumes are impressive’ and other myths
  The Washington Post gives us a quick refresher on common misconceptions about job hunting. The ideas are straightforward but might give you a thing or two to think about.

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