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Chariman, President and CEO, Carriage Services Inc.

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How Don Palmer keeps Palmer Automotive Group moving by being responsive to employee needs

Engaging leadership

How Gary Schwebach has used others to help lead G & S Research Inc. to steady growth

New patent law

Protecting intellectual property in a changing patent climate

Tom Hirons

President, CCO and CEO, Hirons & Co. Communications Inc.

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How Barry Pletch keeps ThyssenKrupp Elevator focused on innovation by pushing the right buttons