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Applying Objective Virtues for Competitive Advantage (OCON 2016)

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Channel: Ayn Rand Institute · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

This is a case study in using Objectivist virtues as the foundation for organizational success and personal self-esteem. Objectivism is not an end in itself but is a means to increasing organizational and personal productivity. Students of Objectivism can become lost in the details of the philosophy and fail to apply Objectivist principles and concepts when trying to improve the quality of their lives. Objectivist virtues, properly employed, are a major competitive advantage in business and life.

This talk was delivered on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Objectivist Summer Conference 2016 in Bellevue, Washington, by John Allison, Executive in Residence at Wake Forest University School of Business and formerly President and CEO of the Cato Institute and Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation.

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